Technologist - Irvine, CA, US

About ESi · Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large-scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. Our projects ...

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About ESi

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large-scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. Our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures. The variety and depth of our project work creates a variety of fulfilling roles at ESi.

Please explore our website to learn more about ESi:

What We Can Offer You

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Competitive Salary
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) – encourage to take 20 days of paid time off/yearly 
• Work/Life Balance
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Access to Wellbeats – on-demand fitness & well-being videos
• 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Business casual dress code and positive working environment
• Room for growth
• Continuing education opportunities

Relocation assistance will not be provided

About This Role

Primarily responsible for the handling and storage of evidence as well as facility operations and maintenance. This position is responsible for maintaining a central repository for all evidence entering the Santa Ana facility. Relevant data must be entered and maintained near real-time in ESi's artifact database. This position also provides operational support for laboratory testing, preparation, and breakdown. Provides technical support capabilities including fixture design and fabrication, mechanical, structural, electrical, safety, automotive and audio/visual services. Possesses exemplary interpersonal skills, able to work with a wide variety of personalities. Capable of managing multiple tasks, with multiple staff members. Capable of identifying areas of optimization within an organization and is successful at implementation of planned improvements. Studies, records, tests, repairs, calibrates, develops and improves processes, products, and equipment; Assists in application of principles, methods, and techniques by performing the following duties. 

Key Responsibilities

• Processing evidentiary materials while adhering to procedures including protocol, evidence packaging, and proper completion of database information.
• Responsible for the receipt, retention, and disposition of evidence including packaging and shipping coordination of artifacts with clients and external vendors.
• Maintenance of electronic artifact handling database.
• Occasional travel to incident locations to document artifacts and scene.
• Maintains laboratory and warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Assists Engineering and Technical staff in formulating tests, calibration of equipment, and general support.
• Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to evaluate and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
• Troubleshoots, orders, installs and repairs equipment in Denver operations including all relevant laboratory equipment.
• Supports consultants in project work involving lab facilities and lab equipment.
• Supports inspections via basic documentation and hands-on assistance.
• Capable of communicating/working directly with internal and external clients.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required 
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Computer Skills

• Intermediate/advanced skills in Excel and Intermediate/advanced skills in Word; Internet software skills.
• CAD or computer graphics experience a plus.
• Will be working on advanced-level software products to operate equipment. Prior knowledge of these systems a plus, but not required.

Other Skills/Abilities or Other Qualifications

• Experience handling artifacts preferred
• Knowledge of laboratory and facility safety practices
• Knowledge of digital photography and image handling a plus
• Assesses own strengths and development areas; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others

Competencies

Job Knowledge and Skills – Experience with hands-on construction and/or maintenance. Possesses required knowledge and skills in function according to the job description.  Demonstrates ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in accomplishing job assignments.  Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, crawl, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. Work may occasionally need to be reformed at various heights, out of doors in varied climate extremes.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position includes working in a variety of environments including office, laboratory, industrial, construction, and outside. Noise levels, and temperature, according to the work environment. When appropriate employees will be required to use suitable PPE. 

It is the policy of ESi, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESi is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to 

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.