Associate, Engineering Sciences (Mechanical) – Forensic Analysis

Secretariat Advisors LLC in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat Advisors LLC is seeking an Associate in Engineering Sciences (Mechanical) in Chicago to join our growing practice. You will analyze failures, perform lab tests, and support field inspections for high‑stakes projects across industries.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, detailed reporting, and clear client communication within a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, 1+ years in forensic analysis is a plus, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 1+ years of forensic/root-cause analysis experience is a plus
• Pursuing PE credentials is a plus
• Excellent report writing skills to complement analytics
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• The desire to lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm
• The ability to travel as needed
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with engineering software such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Mechanics (CFD), or Multibody Dynamics (MBD) is a plus
• Working proficiency in a second non‑English language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Exceptional analytical skills, problem solving, communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful professionals at Secretariat.
• Conducting hands‑on failure analysis investigations
• Performing laboratory tests
• Assisting with field inspections
• Assisting with client communications in all time zones
• Performing technical analysis and drafting report sections
• Analyzing technical reports offered by others, and developing rebuttal points
• Developing positive relationships with colleagues, peers and clients
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with acute attention to detail to successfully achieve project milestones.
• Manage workload to achieve simultaneous project milestones while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Report writing

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Pursuing PE credentials

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

FEA

CFD

MBD

Job description

Secretariat Advisors LLC is seeking an Associate in Engineering Sciences (Mechanical) in Chicago to join our growing practice. You will analyze failures, perform lab tests, and support field inspections for high‑stakes projects across industries.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, detailed reporting, and clear client communication within a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, 1+ years in forensic analysis is a plus, and a