Mechanical Engineer

Protouch Staffing; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Forensic analysis

Failure analysis

Accident reconstruction

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Accident reconstruction software

Engineering simulation tools

Vehicle data analysis

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to conduct forensic investigations, analyze mechanical failures, and support accident reconstruction and litigation-related cases. This role offers hands‑on engineering experience across a variety of investigations, including motor vehicle accidents, product liability, workplace incidents, fire investigations, and water loss assessments.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical engineering knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and an interest in applying engineering principles to determine the causes of accidents and equipment failures. This position involves field investigations, technical analysis, report preparation, and occasional day or overnight travel.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in vehicular accident reconstruction.
• ACTAR certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience or certification in fire investigation.
• Background in incident investigation, failure analysis, or product liability.
• Experience preparing expert reports or providing expert witness testimony.
• Familiarity with vehicle data analysis, accident reconstruction software, and engineering simulation tools.

Compensation And Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a quarterly engineering incentive program.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary performance‑based bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a medical stipend option available.
• Twelve company‑paid holidays.
• Vacation and personal sick/safe time.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life and voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan available upon hire.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated and detail‑oriented engineer who enjoys hands‑on technical work, field investigations, and solving complex engineering problems. The candidate should be comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team and should have a strong interest in forensic analysis, accident reconstruction, and technical problem‑solving.