Sr. Forensics Materials Engineer - Mooresville, NC

Requirements

The Materials Laboratory, located in the Mooresville, NC area, is seeking a senior-level forensic materials consultant with laboratory experience.

This position is located within the Rimkus Materials Testing and Investigation Laboratory located in Mooresville, NC. This role will provide expert consulting services on matters requiring materials science and engineering knowledge and expertise for a host of clients in the industries listed above.

Responsibilities

• Performing assignments within the field of materials science and engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work
• Conducting or overseeing laboratory investigations: Leading and participating in laboratory examinations, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, OES, TGA, fractography, metallography, x-ray, and mechanical testing
• Performing field investigations: Studying and determining the origin and cause of materials-related defects and/or damage
• Gathering data for analysis from various sources and means including: test results, materials characterization, and root cause/failure analysis techniques
• Using national and international codes and standards related to the design, fabrication, and testing of various products and materials
• Providing legal deposition and testimony as necessary
• Producing written technical reports of findings detailing the origin and cause of materials-related defects, corrosion, and/or damage
• Managing multiple projects, working in conjunction with other team members (including technical/peer reviewers) to produce client reports in a timely manner
• Building and maintaining working relationships with clients
• Education and Experience:
• 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 and proficiency with ferrous, nonferrous, polymeric, ceramic, glass, and composite materials is a plus
• Hands-on experience with optical/digital microscopy and SEM/EDS. Working knowledge of 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 continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, and generate conclusions and opinions
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively both internally and externally
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience providing expert witness testimony is highly desirable

Qualifications

• Necessary Language and Writing Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports, technical journals, product data sheets, industry specifications, financial reports, and some legal documents
• Ability to write proposals clearly and coherently, scopes-of-work, develop budget estimates and schedules, reports of findings, general correspondence, and other technical documents
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients with the capability of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors
• Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is performed both in an office/laboratory setting and occasionally at outside field locations (i.e., client's office; laboratory; industrial, construction, and/or residential sites; etc.). Investigations require the ability to stand, walk bend, climb inside structures, crawl under structures, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle. You will also be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are necessary
• Some travel will be required with occasional overnight travel

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home