Technologist; Lab

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Full Time Aurora, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We partner primarily with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high-profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real-world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry-leading resources.

ESi Technologists support multidisciplinary investigations through hands‑on work in laboratory, field, and technical environments. They collaborate closely with consulting and administrative teams, contributing to evidence handling, testing, data collection, and visualization in a dynamic setting that values teamwork, curiosity, and skill development.

• Supports consultants in project work involving lab facilities and lab equipment.
• Supports inspections via basic documentation and hands‑on assistance.
• Capable of SOP development and/or implementation.
• Interacts with clients and other personnel at a job site, maintain safety and control of the area where data is being collected or test is being performed.
• Leads routine site inspections.
• Generally able to independently determine the best way to process, analyze, and view collected data.
• Able to safely conduct inspections and tests.
• Independently, or with a consultant, can travel to a job site to collect data, perform tests, or participate in a site inspection.
• Generates high-quality internal and external work products in a timely manner.
• Capable of communicating/working directly with internal and external clients.

• Sets up standard and special‑purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
• Troubleshoots, orders, and repairs all relevant laboratory equipment.
• Capable of identifying organizational needs.
• Prepares and maintains laboratory cleanliness and organization for testing and/or inspections.
• Skilled in the operation of a wide variety of test equipment.
• Maintains calibrated equipment (and associated certificates and paperwork).
• Duties will include running SEM, TGA, DSC, and FTIR equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent; or five+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintain required certifications.

• Experience running a laboratory and handling artifacts preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory and facility safety practices.
• Knowledge of digital photography and image handling a plus.

• Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Office;
  Internet software skills.
• Knowledge of data analysis in Excel.
• Ability to become proficient in software relevant to instrumentation and data analysis.
• Assesses own strengths and development areas; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and trusted. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) – encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Work/Life Balance in a collaborative working environment
• Wellness…