Materials Engineer

Overview

ARCCA is a leading national forensic, scientific, and engineering firm with offices nationwide. We are expanding our team and have an immediate opening in Seattle, WA for Senior Forensic Mechanical/Materials Engineer Experts. We will consider qualified candidates in other geographic locations.

ARCCA’s diverse team of approximately 100 experienced professionals provides services in:
Forensic Engineering;
Expert Witness Testimony;
Sports Biomechanics & Human Performance; and Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation. Our work supports insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, professional sports, and corporate safety, claims and risk management departments. We are committed to delivering timely, innovative, and rigorous work products and to recognizing and rewarding employee contributions.

Our culture emphasizes collaboration, ongoing learning, and professional development, with leadership support to chart your career path.

You are a talented and driven professional who enjoys a collaborative environment and works with a multidisciplinary team to investigate, evaluate, and analyze mechanical systems failures—industrial machinery, consumer products, HVAC, plumbing, construction equipment, workplace safety, and related issues. You are motivated by understanding how and why material failures occur and are interested in opportunities to evaluate pipeline failures, EV charging stations, scaffolding, heavy equipment failures, and other forensic cases.

You value the client confidence in your expert status and are motivated by competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth.

• Perform site, vehicle, and evidence inspections using the necessary technology and software to gather data.
• Design and conduct testing, perform failure analysis, and collect corresponding data.
• Evaluate cases and claims, design and build test fixtures, and test hardware.
• Characterize metallic, polymeric, and ceramic components and complex mechanical systems.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-project environment while remaining detail-oriented.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to client groups or present as a keynote speaker at technical conferences to establish expertise.
• Enhance professional knowledge through continuing education, publication reviews, and technical papers.
• Prepare technical reports with scientific findings and conclusions.
• Clearly communicate findings to laypersons and during testimony as needed.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical, Materials/Metallurgy, or related Engineering discipline;
  Master’s degree may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure is required.
• 5+ years of forensic engineering and consulting experience or relevant industry experience.
• Prior expert witness and testimony experience is strongly preferred.
• Material testing laboratory experience and knowledge of materials failure modes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, open-minded analytical skills, and a drive to evaluate information to answer complex questions.

401(k) with company contribution, 529 College Savings Plan, Continuing Education Assistance, Medical and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Telemedicine, Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, Vision Care Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pet Insurance, Work-Life Balance and Flexible/Hybrid Schedule Policy, Social Events, and Community Volunteer/Impact Opportunities.

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ARCCA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.