Kent Engineering · 3 days ago
Materials Lab Forensics Scientist – PE or EIT Engineer - WA
Tukwila, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expKent Engineering and Architectural Diagnostics (KEAD) is a dynamic engineering consulting firm based in Seattle, WA, specializing in forensics evaluation and investigation across various industries. They are seeking a Materials Lab Forensics Scientist to provide project and technical support regarding materials investigation, manage project life cycles, and ensure proper utilization and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConsultingMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Ernst Schubert, P.E.
Responsibilities
Site and laboratory work
Visual inspection/observation
Testing (destructive and nondestructive)
Proper utilization and maintenance of shop, testing, and analytical tools equipment
Documentation (photo, video, notes, checklists)
Forensic documentation
Multimedia/video setup for remote inspections
Learning inspection, testing, and documentation procedures quickly and executing with confidence
Clear, proactive, and confident communication with clients and team while on site, especially in a forensic case
Creation of field, observation and findings reports
Data organization, analysis, and development of spreadsheets
Input for proposal estimates based on your scope of responsibility
Manage project life cycle for all material engineering projects and some construction defect and cross functional forensic projects
Manage proposal/contract execution and receipt of client documents
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship or current legal work status required
No felony convictions, drug convictions, restraining/protective orders or domestic violence convictions
Minimum bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering from an ABET accredited school with a Materials Science focus or experience
FE Examination Certificate from NCEES and EIT status
Research / Laboratory experience involving materials or engineering testing
0-10 years of work with a technical team
Experience performing metallurgical analysis using tensile tester, hardness tester
Metallographic Microscope
Metallographic preparation equipment including cutting, grinding and etching processes
Microscopy including digital (Keyence preferred) and optical methods
Durometers
Handling of Chemicals used in etching and surface preparation for inspection
Experience testing a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, construction materials
Experience interpreting ASTM, ASME and ISO testing procedures
Experience authoring test procedures and handling protocols
Proficient with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint)
Analysis level expertise with MS Excel
Preferred
WA State P.E. or Other US State P.E
1-10 years of Lab Experience
SEM equipped with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX/EDS)
FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
Knoop and Vickers Micro Hardness Testers
Experience working on or around mechanical systems (plumbing, HVAC, engines, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, vehicles, airplane, boats, Maker, robotics, etc) - Hands on! Tell me what you worked on!!!!
Working knowledge of firearms including safe handling and design principles
Experience working on or around industrial and/or construction sites
Experience working with materials including metals & alloys, aggregates, composites, plastics and ceramics
Basic fabrication skills including sawing, welding, milling, turning additive manufacturing and use of power tools
Established experience working with NDT equipment
Project & time management skills
Working knowledge of MS Project for managing projects and reporting
CAD Software proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD
Leadership skills
Ability to grow and maintain relationships and trust with past, existing and new clients
Company
Kent Engineering
Kent Engineering is an engineering and consulting firm that focuses on assessment, failure analysis, remediation, and forensics.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase