• Conduct field investigations and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components. • Determine causes of mechanical failures, gas related fires and explosions, product liability, construction, or design defects. • Inspect losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and assess damages and evidence. • Analyze and document the failure analysis and causation of failures. • Examine and test evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings. • Collaborate with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages. • Serve as an expert witness in court and/or depositions. • Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.