Packer Engineering is looking for a licensed professional engineer with a minimum of ten (10) years of investigative, forensic experience. A qualified candidate for this position shall have extensive experience with mechanical and automotive issues as well as industry standards. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess substantial accident investigation and reconstruction experience as well as experience relative to providing deposition and/or trial testimony related to project work. All qualified candidates must be comfortable and able to develop new business as well as developing client relationships.

The individual filling this position will be responsible for providing litigation and industrial support on multiple projects. Further, this individual shall assist existing staff members with both new as well as ongoing mechanical-related projects.

·     Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters Degree preferred) from accredited curriculum.

·     Licensed within the State of Illinois as a Professional Engineer.

·     Minimum of 10 years engineering experience, 5+ years experience managing projects relative to mechanical issues, field investigations, data collection, testing and evaluations.

·     A thorough understanding of accident investigation and reconstruction procedures.

·     Excellent verbal and written skills inclusive of computer and software literacy.

·     Strong interpersonal and project management skills.

·     Strong marketing and networking skills within the industry.

At Packer, our mission is to provide exceptional service, engineer a better world, and collectively build a great company. As we continue to grow as an industry leader, we shall: operate with a relentless focus on all clients; continue to improve our services; commit to lifelong learning; standardize our business processes; establish a mindset for purposeful growth; and encourage teamwork. We are looking for a career and organizationally minded individual whom shares our commitment to the highest levels of stakeholder-centricity and satisfaction.

Direct, lead, and develop Electrical Engineering Staff with litigation and industrial related projects including performing engineering analysis and testing of electrical systems and components, accident investigation, analysis and reconstruction, product design evaluations and analysis.

Failure analysis, industrial problem solving, electrical applications, and product evaluation for customers from various industries.  Manage projects, participate in multi-disciplinary teams, perform hands-on technical investigations and activities, and communicate with clients through verbal and written reports.  Will also be responsible for marketing activities including direct contact with potential clients and development of marketing materials and presentations of marketing seminars. Projects may involve electrical analysis, electrical testing, systems analysis, and component failure analysis and non-destructive testing.  Some projects may involve providing litigation consulting for product liability and personal injury lawsuits.  Travel required, including on-site inspections and investigations.

·     Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.  

·     Must possess at least ten (10) years of experience in design, analysis, or testing of mechanical systems or components within microelectronics industry and/or power generation industry desirable. P.E. required.  

·     Must have excellent communications skills (written and verbal), as well as outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to work well with clients.  

·     Ability to self direct and prioritize multiple tasks.  

·     Position requires travel and ability to conduct investigations at client locations.  These investigations may require the ability to climb ladders, bend, twist and reach.

Packer Engineering is looking for a licensed professional engineer with a minimum of ten (10) years of investigative, forensic experience. A qualified candidate for this position shall have extensive experience with mechanical and automotive issues as well as industry standards. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess substantial accident investigation and reconstruction experience as well as experience relative to providing deposition and/or trial testimony related to project work. All qualified candidates must be comfortable and able to develop new business as well as developing client relationships.

The individual filling this position will be responsible for providing litigation and industrial support on multiple projects. Further, this individual shall assist existing staff members with both new as well as ongoing mechanical-related projects.

·     Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters Degree preferred) from accredited curriculum.

·     Licensed within the State of Maryland as a Professional Engineer.

·     Minimum of 10 years engineering experience, 5+ years experience managing projects relative to mechanical issues, field investigations, data collection, testing and evaluations.

·     A thorough understanding of accident investigation and reconstruction procedures.

·     Excellent verbal and written skills inclusive of computer and software literacy.

·     Strong interpersonal and project management skills.

·     Strong marketing and networking skills within the industry.

This position involves failure analysis, industrial problem solving, engineering investigations, intellectual property issues and product evaluations for customers from a wide variety of industries.  The employee will be responsible for project management; as well as the performance of hands-on technical investigations and activities.  The engineer will be expected to lead and participate in multi-disciplinary teams.  There will be significant need for highly effective communication via both written reports and oral presentations to scientific colleagues as well as clients and potentially lay audiences without a technical background.  The position also includes responsibility for marketing activities, including direct contact with potential clients and the development of marketing materials and seminar presentations. 

Project work tends to be widely varied in nature and may involve the analysis of high, medium and low voltage systems, testing of power transmission or electrical distribution systems, switch gear systems; Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), motors, and DC power sources and controls. Testing both in the field and on the test bench of component failure analysis and non-destructive testing may be required. The candidate should be proficient in the development of testing protocols and test result documentation.

The candidate should have a working knowledge of the electrical industry software such as ETAP, SKM, Dapper and Captor. The candidate should have hands-on experience performing arc flash analysis, as well as coordination and load studies.  Products evaluated can range from locomotives to toasters with types of analyses ranging from fire origin and causation to historical standards research.  Projects may involve providing litigation support for product liability and personal injury lawsuits.  Moderate travel will likely be required, including field inspections and client visits.  Project work may require the ability to walk or climb in challenging environments, carry equipment, and climb ladders, bend, twist and reach. Demonstrated experience in the preparation of expert reports, deposition preparation, and trial testimony is helpful.

The successful candidate must possess outstanding communication skills and a strong background in R&D, manufacturing or product development.  Experience preferred in product testing, electrical design, failure analysis, investigations and component selection.  Demonstrated familiarity in consulting and with NEC, NFPA, IEEE Standards, COMAR, OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations related to hazard communication a plus.

• Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration in at least one state.
• Consideration may be given to candidates appropriately positioned to achieve P.E. registration within 12 months of hire date.