Materials Engineer

Secretariat; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading expert advisory services firm is seeking a Materials Engineer to join their Global Engineering team. This role involves analyzing failures, conducting investigations, and providing technical counsel to clients across various industries. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Materials Science or a related field, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering expert solutions and enhancing performance in engineering challenges.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with 5+ years of consulting experience required.
• Excellent communication and strong report writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure analysis investigations and plan laboratory tests.
• Communicate with clients and prepare technical reports.
• Manage multiple client engagements effectively.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Team Leadership

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

MS with 5+ years of consulting experience

Tools

SEM

EDS

XPS

Auger

SIMS

FTIR

X-ray

Job description

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Job Description

Secretariat is a world-class independent expert advisory services firm that provides expert witness, litigation support, investigative, and advisory services to top companies and law firms on significant litigation matters, disputes, and investigations.

As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work on complex engineering challenges, analyzing failures across various industries including automotive, construction, consumer products, electronics, and medical devices. Secretariat leverages diverse technical expertise and industry knowledge to deliver value, identify solutions, and enhance performance and safety.

With over 500 professionals across 20+ cities worldwide, Secretariat has been ranked as the #1 firm in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index, and over 90% of our experts are recognized as leaders in their fields by Who’s Who Legal.

This role involves managing client assignments, networking, and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure analysis investigations
• Plan and execute laboratory tests
• Perform field inspections
• Communicate with clients and provide counsel
• Assist in preparing critique reports and technical reports
• Build relationships with colleagues and clients
• Prepare for hearings, trials, and mediations
• Manage multiple engagements effectively

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Corrosion, Electrochemistry, or MS with 5+ years of consulting experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of materials characterization techniques (SEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, X-ray)
• Strong report writing skills
• Ability to quickly adapt and develop creative solutions
• Time management and team leadership skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.