Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

SOCOTEC Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Engineer with more than 5 years’ experience in laboratory testing for our Forensics Group based at the laboratory facility in Brooklyn, New York. This position requires working with our team to conduct materials and mechanical testing, field monitoring, and non-destructive evaluations of structures. Candidates with less experience, but exceptional background is encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and conduct standard and custom mechanical and material testing in the laboratory, including tensile, Charpy V-notch, leak/pressure, long-term durability testing, and others
• Lead and complete field testing and monitoring including installation of sensors, deploying data acquisition systems, data collection and analysis
• Prepare written reports of tests including analysis of data and interpretation of results
• Conduct field and site inspections
• Manage projects, pursue new business opportunities, and communicate effectively with colleagues, technical and administrative staff, clients and other stakeholders
• Complete all duties as assigned by their manager

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Materials or other relevant fields of engineering, with familiarity/expertise in mechanical and material testing, instrumentation and data analysis
• A master’s degree is required at the minimum, although exceptional candidates with bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience will be considered
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Specialized engineering knowledge and experience in mechanical and structural failures, sensor systems and setups, and materials characterization techniques is desired
• Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain professional licensure is desired

Benefits

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Pay

Salary Range: $100–150k