Secretariat - Associate, Engineering Sciences- Materials

• Exceptional analytical skills, problem solving, communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful professionals at Secretariat. • Conduct hands-on failure analysis investigations • Contribute to cross-discipline investigations spanning multiple time zones • Advise clients on the design, evaluation, and performance of electrical components, PCB layouts, power systems, and control systems, leveraging CAD‑based analysis and review tools. Develop test plans, and conduct experiments (such as simulation, validation, and performance tests) to diagnose faults, potential failures and, ensure reliability and performance. • Assist with field inspections • Prepare technically detailed documentation, including technical reports and schematics with a cross discipline team. • Advising on global regulatory compliance and best manufacturing practices across relevant industries such as; automotive and consumer electronics. • Conduct root cause analysis of failures involving battery systems, battery management systems (BMS), battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicles (EVs), power electronics, and consumer electronic products. Perform proactive engineering assessments, including evaluating design adequacy, identifying latent risks, and assessing whether alternative engineering decisions or mitigations could have prevented or reduced issues. • Communicate with clients, and counsel • Assist with the preparation of technical reports • Develop positive relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients • Participate in the preparation of hearings, trials, and mediations • Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements • Provide project management and project budget oversight • Requisite professional designations and work experience: • PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Corrosion, Electrochemistry • Excellent verbal and written communication • Specialized knowledge of materials characterization techniques like SEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, X-ray • Strong expert report writing skills to complement analytics • Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems • The ability to manage and prioritize your time and your team’s time, potentially against a backdrop of competing deadlines • Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities • Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills • The desire to lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm