Engineering Sciences Associate: Failure Analysis & Testing

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat is seeking engineers to join its Engineering Sciences team, tackling complex failures across industries from power plants to consumer electronics. You will perform hands-on failure analyses, run laboratory tests, and draft technical reports, while collaborating with clients across time zones.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, clear communication, and driving project milestones. Ideal candidates hold degrees in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with 1+ years in forensic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 1+ years of forensic/root cause analysis 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 ability to travel as needed
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with engineering software such as FEA, CFD, or MBD 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

Communication

Creative thinking

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEA

CFD

MBD

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Secretariat is seeking engineers to join its Engineering Sciences team, tackling complex failures across industries from power plants to consumer electronics. You will perform hands-on failure analyses, run laboratory tests, and draft technical reports, while collaborating with clients across time zones.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, clear communication, and driving project milestones. Ideal candidates hold degrees in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with 1+ years in forensic