On-Site Field Forensic Engineer – Product Safety

Polaris; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris is seeking a Field Investigation Engineer to perform on-site investigations of incidents worldwide, including fires, crashes, and mechanical or electrical failures. This role merges engineering analysis with legal insights to determine root causes and drive safety enhancements.

The candidate should have 4+ years in product investigations, a AA or BS degree, strong communication skills, and be prepared to travel up to 75% of the time, with proximity to a major airport.

Qualifications

• Must reside within 90 minutes of a major airport.
• AA or BS degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in product investigations.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical groups.
• Able to travel up to 75% of the time, occasionally on short notice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough on-site forensic investigations of incidents involving Polaris products worldwide, focusing on fires, crashes, and mechanical or electrical failures.
• Collect comprehensive data sets, including vehicle conditions, environmental scene, and narrative accounts, leveraging insights from subject matter experts (SMEs) to augment investigation quality.
• Analyze collected data and present findings in a peer-review format to a multidisciplinary team of Polaris experts, contributing to broader safety initiatives.
• Act as the go-to Polaris technical expert for engineering analyses and product liability issues, guiding legal strategies and technical solutions.
• Provide clear and compelling testimony, including depositions and trial appearances, to support legal proceedings related to product incidents.
• Develop and share lessons learned with product teams, enhancing safety features and design considerations through cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

AA or BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

CAD

3D imaging

Drone operations

Job description

Polaris is seeking a Field Investigation Engineer to perform on-site investigations of incidents worldwide, including fires, crashes, and mechanical or electrical failures. This role merges engineering analysis with legal insights to determine root causes and drive safety enhancements.

The candidate should have 4+ years in product investigations, a AA or BS degree, strong communication skills, and be prepared to travel up to 75% of the time, with proximity to a major airport.