Job description

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EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  Ethically and scientifically provides materials analysis and investigatory analysis and consultation through the Milwaukee Materials and Engineering Laboratory. Provides guidance and leadership on complex materials/engineering assignments and contributes to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs and implements laboratory maintenance, calibration, and quality programs; prepares and maintains the lab for artifact inspections, and partners in the operation performed during multi-party artifact inspections.
Analyzes and performs non-destructive inspections of artifacts in the lab to document and gather information on the failure analysis and causation of failures; operates machinery to section large parts, extracts samples from areas of interest for further metallurgical examination and prepares mounted and polished cross sections.
Serves as a materials analysis subject matter expert; researches product information, codes, and standards and provides guidance as appropriate.
Conducts a variety of tests including hardness measurement and photographic/microscopic documentation; tracks and catalogs testing results, images, and data.
Partners with forensic engineers to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages, including measurements, and diagrams of systems and components; assists forensic engineers during field inspections and transport artifacts to/from other labs for testing.
Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to help set up projects and coordinate testing activities; develops and constructs instrumented test setups, as needed.
Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex assignments.
Inspects losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in the laboratory and/or in the field, as needed.
Investigates and assesses damages and evidence due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
Serves as an expert witness in court and/or depositions.
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.
Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

Experience

Eight (8) years of related experience, to include six (6) years of material analysis/failure analysis, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience giving expert witness testimony preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Proficiency in the use hand and power tools
Analytical and interpretive skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently or as team member or leader
Good judgment and discretion skills
Understanding of root cause analysis and scientific methodology
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills and client-communications
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to kneel, squat or bend
Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.