Senior Forensic Materials Engineer — Remote Work

Rimkus; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rimkus, located in Mooresville, NC, seeks a senior-level forensic materials consultant to lead materials testing programs and provide expert opinions for diverse clients. You will oversee lab staff, perform root‑cause analyses, corrosion investigations, welding evaluations, and materials characterization of various materials and processes.

You will also prepare and present written reports and testimony as needed, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with clients and colleagues to ensure

Qualifications

• S. in metallurgy or Materials Science & Engineering; Ph.D. preferred.
• Professional Engineering license or ability to achieve licensure.
• Ideally 10+ years of materials laboratory testing experience; experience with ferrous, nonferrous, polymeric, ceramic, glass, and composite materials is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with optical/digital microscopy and SEM/EDS; fractography, metallography, mechanical and corrosion testing.
• Project management and field investigation experience.
• High level of analytical skills, critical thinking, and creative problem‑solving. Client success requires attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials science work within scope of work and budget prepared by the client.
• Lead and oversee lab investigations: SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, OES, TGA, fractography, metallography, x-ray, and mechanical testing.
• Perform field investigations to determine origin and cause of materials-related defects and/or damage.
• Gather data from tests, characterization, and analysis techniques.
• Apply national and international codes and standards related to design, fabrication, and testing.
• Provide legal deposition and testimony as necessary.
• Produce written technical reports detailing findings and causes of defects, corrosion, or damage.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with team to deliver client reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Educate staff on materials science to answer complex questions.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials science

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Expert witness testimony

Education

MS in Metallurgy or Materials Science & Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

SEM/EDS

FTIR

DSC

OES

X-ray

Metallography

Mechanical testing

MS Office

Job description

Rimkus, located in Mooresville, NC, seeks a senior-level forensic materials consultant to lead materials testing programs and provide expert opinions for diverse clients. You will oversee lab staff, perform root‑cause analyses, corrosion investigations, welding evaluations, and materials characterization of various materials and processes.

You will also prepare and present written reports and testimony as needed, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with clients and colleagues to ensure