Principal Mechanical Engineer

Fusion Engineering, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the hunt for a skilled mechanical engineer to join a dynamic consulting team. This role involves conducting forensic engineering, performing failure analysis, and engaging in project management across various technical domains. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from accident reconstructions to evaluating mechanical systems, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. If you have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving, this position offers a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in the engineering field while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or similar field required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and perform forensic engineering analysis.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Prepare concise reports and provide testimony at depositions or trials.

Skills

Forensic Engineering

Failure Analysis

Mechanical Equipment Evaluation

Project Management

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Statistics

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer Simulations Software

Job description

Fusion Engineering is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering consulting team. We serve industrial, insurance, and litigation clients across the country and throughout the world. Our team assists clients in “making the complex simple” by providing technical expertise across a range of subject matters including design analysis, post-accident investigation and reconstruction, failure analysis, and intellectual property matters. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Job responsibilities:

1. Conduct field investigations and perform forensic engineering and failure analysis involving all types of machinery, mechanical equipment and devices.
2. Evaluate products for compliance with standards and regulations.
3. Perform engineering analysis of equipment, materials, and systems including dynamic, kinematic, and stress and strain calculations.
4. Perform computer simulations to analyze the performance of equipment and systems.
5. Evaluate heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and explosion debris patterns.
6. Travel to accident scenes or client sites to perform inspections, gather data, and secure evidence.
7. Evaluate existing materials to draw conclusions and/or identify an action plan.
8. Manage projects from inception to completion, providing guidance to clients.
9. Participate on multi-disciplinary teams to analyze complex issues.
10. Prepare concise written reports of analysis and conclusions.
11. Provide testimony of findings at deposition or trial.
12. Author technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
13. Present at technical conferences.
14. Develop client relationships and promote business growth.
15. Assist in marketing technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community.

Required qualifications:

1. Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
2. At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably including experience in consulting and/or testifying.
3. Experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: MEP design, appliances, fire suppression systems, fuel distribution, residential and commercial HVAC, accident reconstruction or motor vehicles.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. The ability to work at a fast pace in a team environment and independently.
6. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
7. Proficiency in statistics is preferred.

Travel requirements: Up to 35%, as required by project work.

Fusion Engineering offers competitive salaries and benefits.