Forensic Mechanical Engineer – Accident Reconstruction

Protouch Staffing; Shelton (CT); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Quarterly engineering incentive

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 company-paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Protouch Staffing seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to conduct forensic investigations, analyze failures, and support accident reconstruction and litigation. The role covers field investigations, technical analysis, and producing detailed reports for motor vehicle crashes, product failures, and workplace incidents.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, 3–5 years in investigations or automotive systems, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel occasionally for

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably involving investigations, automotive systems, or failure analysis.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Strong understanding of automotive systems, including powertrain, chassis, thermal systems, and vehicle dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field investigations, including day trips and overnight stays.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments, including outdoor investigation sites.

Aufgaben

• Conduct forensic investigations and mechanical inspections related to motor vehicle accidents, product failures, workplace incidents, and other engineering-related cases.
• Evaluate motor vehicle crashes using engineering principles, calculations, and simulation tools.
• Perform vehicle inspections and download and analyze vehicle event data recorder (EDR), commonly known as black box, information.
• Reconstruct accidents by analyzing physical evidence, vehicle dynamics, damage patterns, and other relevant data.
• Investigate mechanical failures and determine the origin and cause of incidents.
• Manage forensic engineering projects from initial investigation through analysis and final reporting.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting findings, methodologies, and conclusions.
• Apply sound engineering principles to support insurance claims, dispute resolution, and litigation requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, attorneys, insurance professionals, and other stakeholders throughout investigations.
• Travel to incident sites as needed, including occasional overnight trips, to conduct inspections and collect evidence.
• Manage multiple assignments effectively while meeting project deadlines and client expectations.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical engineering

Forensic analysis

Failure analysis

Accident reconstruction

Report writing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Accident reconstruction software

Engineering simulation tools

Vehicle data analysis

Jobbeschreibung

Protouch Staffing seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to conduct forensic investigations, analyze failures, and support accident reconstruction and litigation. The role covers field investigations, technical analysis, and producing detailed reports for motor vehicle crashes, product failures, and workplace incidents.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, 3–5 years in investigations or automotive systems, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel occasionally for