EDR Associate Engineer

Delta |v| Forensic Engineering; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, dental, and vision

401K with company match

Professional development

Quality of life focus

Job summary

DELTA |v| Forensic Engineering, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an EDR Associate Engineer to help reconstruct motor vehicle crashes using event data recorder data. The role is based in Charlotte with significant regional travel.

You will image EDR modules, analyze data, and support engineers while publishing findings and contributing to SAE papers. A mechanical engineering degree and comfort with fieldwork are required; travel ~50% is expected.

Qualifications

• MS preferred or BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Interest or experience in motor vehicles
• Willingness to travel regionally
• Ability to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Processing EDR modules by imaging data and preparing client-facing reports
• Conducting fieldwork to image EDRs on collision-damaged vehicles (50% or more regional travel)
• Supporting reconstruction engineers by analyzing EDR data imaged during their fieldwork
• Creating custom software and building hardware to image data from new EDRs
• Chip-level data recovery to obtain data from burned or mechanically damaged EDRs
• Conducting original research into the validity of EDR data captured during a collision event
• Publishing technical papers at SAE and other industry forums regarding advances in EDR technologies
• Providing internal training and support as a resident expert in EDR technologies
• Participating in our SAE-sponsored training events on EDR technologies
• Maintaining all computers and software packages dedicated to EDR imaging
• Creating internal procedures and documentation for processing EDRs

Skills

Motor vehicles interest

Fabrication experience

Microcontrollers experience

Team player

Collaborative space

Positive attitude

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

EDR Associate Engineer – Charlotte, NC

Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction

Company

DELTA |v| Forensic Engineering is one of the recognized leaders in motor vehicle analysis and accident reconstruction in the United States. Our company serves the legal, insurance and transportation industries throughout the United States. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, DELTA |v| has grown over the past decade from a one-person operation to what is now a high-functioning and highly experienced team of industry-leading professionals with multiple offices. We are the go-to firm in North America for resolving complex motor vehicle matters. As the expansion continues, DELTA |v| is searching for key talent that will provide a consistent client experience regardless of geography and maintain the highest quality we deliver here at DELTA |v|.

Job Description

The EDR Associate Engineer role is a key role at DELTA |v|. DELTA |v| reconstructs motor vehicle collisions based on advanced engineering techniques. One of our flagship services includes the harvesting of information contained in event data recorders (EDRs) in heavy trucks and passenger vehicles. We have a dedicated lab for the recovery of information from EDRs at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters. Our engineers are routinely asked to interpret the meaning of this data and apply it to the reconstruction of motor vehicle crashes. Our engineering experts are often asked to testify about their findings in legal proceedings, such as depositions, mediations, and trials. This entry-level position will be in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Processing EDR modules by imaging data and preparing client-facing reports
• Conducting fieldwork to image EDRs on collision-damaged vehicles (50% or more regional travel)
• Supporting reconstruction engineers by analyzing EDR data imaged during their fieldwork
• Creating custom software and building hardware to image data from new EDRs
• Chip-level data recovery to obtain data from burned or mechanically damaged EDRs
• Conducting original research into the validity of EDR data captured during a collision event
• Publishing technical papers at SAE and other industry forums regarding advances in EDR technologies
• Providing internal training and support as a resident expert in EDR technologies
• Participating in our SAE-sponsored training events on EDR technologies
• Maintaining all computers and software packages dedicated to EDR imaging
• Creating internal procedures and documentation for processing EDRs

Skills and Qualifications

• M.S. (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline)
• Less than 2 years of work experience.We will consider more years of experience if the candidate understands that the position is entry-level within the company’s engineering framework
• Interest/experience in motor vehicles
• Experience with fabrication and/or microcontrollers is a plus
• Available to travel regionally
• Comfortable working on a team and in a collaborative space
• Positive attitude full of commitment and a desire to contribute

Company Benefits

DELTA |v| invests heavily in our people, including, but not limited to;

• Offering a highly competitive salary with bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision plan offerings
• Immediate inclusion in our 401K program, including company matching
• Proven commitment to ongoing professional development opportunities
• DELTA |v| focuses on quality of life, while consistently growing each year

Compensation

The base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $75,000, depending on prior experience andexpertise, which will be evaluated during the interview process.

DELTA |v| Forensic Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in initial resume screening.