[Remote] Forensic Mechanical Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Industrial Loss Consultants Inc. is a consulting firm headquartered in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs, seeking a Forensic Mechanical Engineer. The role involves performing root cause analysis on equipment and machinery failures, providing solutions to repair and return damaged equipment to pre-loss condition, and requires travel for on-site inspections nationwide.ResponsibilitiesPerform root cause analysis on equipment and machinery failuresProvide solutions to repair and return damaged equipment and machinery to pre-loss conditionConsult on equipment or machinery that has been damaged due to fire, smoke, water, equipment malfunction, or otherAssess and determine the extent of damage and root cause of failure from a mechanical standpointPrepare reports with minimal oversightProvide direction and project management of necessary repairs to equipment and machineryIdentify the root cause and extent of damage to machinery and equipment after a loss or failure event has occurredDemonstrate strong leadership abilities and guide teamsQuantify or estimate repair or replacement costs and conduct supporting researchCompose accurate, concise, understandable reports summarizing observations and explaining conclusionsTravel to perform on-site inspections of machinery and equipment that have experienced a lossSkillsMust hold a Professional Engineering (PE) license in the candidate's resident stateStrong foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles with knowledge of systems, including but not limited to production lines, compressors, motors, gearing, conveyors, and other mechanical componentsThe ability to identify the root cause and extent of damage to machinery and equipment after a loss or failure event has occurred, particularly from a mechanical engineering standpointThe ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership abilities, with a proven ability to guide teams, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and deliver results under tight deadlinesMust possess exceptional writing skills to coherently articulate technical situations to a layperson audience, blending expert opinion and factual analysis in a structured and accessible mannerAble to quantify or estimate repair or replacement costs and conduct supporting researchThe ability to present solutions to repair and return the damaged machinery or equipment to pre-loss condition is requiredAbility to navigate a loss site and climb onto equipment, ladders, catwalks, and other locations where the machinery is located is requiredThe ability to compose accurate, concise, understandable reports summarizing observations and explaining conclusions is requiredTravel is required and varies depending on the assignmentA minimum of five (5) years of prior forensic experience as a mechanical engineer is requiredExcellent time management skills are requiredAbility to work alone with little supervision and to provide timely communication and reports to the ILC customer and ILC Management is requiredExceptional verbal, written, and organizational skills are requiredStrong computer skills, including organization, file management and knowledge of all Microsoft products, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, are requiredExceptional attention to detail and maintaining the confidentiality of all information provided is requiredHolding a PE license in multiple states is preferredMost qualified candidates preferred locations – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, or PennsylvaniaMost qualified candidate will live within 45 minutes of a major airportBasic knowledge of electronics (e.g., PLC, Switchgears, Transformers) is preferred but not requiredKnowledge of validating repair costs is preferred but is not requiredBenefits401(k) with company match (The first 3% deferred is matched 100%, the next 2% is matched 50%)Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage availableHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) availableLong Term DisabilityShort Term DisabilityAD&DTrasit and Commuter Savings AccountAccess to discounts for common businesses and services as provided by LifeMart/ADPVacation: 120 hours per calendar year – Unused vacation time is paid out to employee in first month of following yearSick: 48 hours per calendar year (unused sick time not paid out)Paid Holidays:

o New Year’s Day

o Memorial Day

o Independence Day

o Labor Day

o Thanksgiving (2 days)

o Christmas Eve

o Christmas Day

o Floating Holiday (1 Day)Company OverviewDelivering more 30 Years of Effective Quality Service to the Insurance Industry At ILC, we bring a proven track record of providing the best in-depth machinery and equipment consulting service to the Commercial P&C Insurance Industry. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.industrialloss.com.