Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned investment funds, law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering and scientific challenges. You will be engaged in analysing failures of a myriad of products from a variety of industries from automotive, construction, consumer products, consumer electronics and medical devices to name a few.   Secretariat leverages our diverse technical expertise, and industry knowledge of a variety of structures and products to provide clients with world-class value to identify solutions that drive performance and safety.   

RESPONSIBILITIES 

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requisite professional designations and work experience:
• Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related science.
• Experience applying electrical and power systems engineering principles across battery systems, battery management systems (BMS), battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicles (EVs), power electronics, and consumer electronics. Experience working with electrical systems, power electronics or electrochemical storage technologies in a laboratory or applied engineering environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAD and analytical tools, including Altium, SPICE, and MATLAB, to support engineering analysis, design review, and technical investigations would be advantageous.
• Experience designing and executing experimental and test programmes, including circuit‑level prototyping, validation testing, and the use of electrical diagnostic and measurement equipment
• Experience assessing failure mechanisms alongside system‑level design and operational decisions in real‑world industrial applications. Excellent verbal and written communication
• Intellectual curiosity with a passion to investigate and explore a vast array of problems, both within and outside of their area of technical specialization
• Strong deductive reasoning skills
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• The desire to lead tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm
• The ability to travel as-needed
• Previous industry experience or consulting experience is highly valued
• Dual language fluency valued, but not required

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees.

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned investment funds, law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex failure analysis and engineering investigations, providing technical direction and ensuring high-quality, defensible outputs
• Serve as a subject matter expert in areas such as Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Combustion
• Oversee laboratory testing, computational analysis, and field investigations
• Act as a primary client interface, communicating complex technical findings clearly to clients, counsel, and non-technical stakeholders
• Support and, where appropriate, serve as an expert witness, including preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials
• Manage multiple engagements, including scope, budget, timelines, and risk
• Mentor junior professionals and contribute to team development and technical excellence
• Drive business development, including proposal development, client relationship expansion, and market visibility

Requirements

• Requisite professional designations and work experience:
•  Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or related field
• Significant experience in engineering consulting, applied research, or industry, including leading complex engagements
• Deep expertise in relevant disciplines (e.g., fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion)
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and multidisciplinary teams
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in high-stakes or dispute contexts
•  Demonstrated contribution to business development and practice growth
•  Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) preferred
•  Willingness to travel as required

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees.

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned investment funds, law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

We are seeking a technically accomplished and highly experienced Associate Director to join our Biomedical Engineering Sciences Practice. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in orthopaedic measurement, bio-metrology, and medical device performance.

As part of our elite consulting team, you will lead high-stakes biomedical engineering investigations, provide expert technical and regulatory advice, and support litigation matters involving medical devices, implants, and combination products.

 Responsibilities

• Lead complex biomedical engineering investigations, including orthopaedic implants, surgical instruments, medical devices and combination products.
• Conduct root cause analyses using advanced measurement, imaging, and experimental techniques.
• Advise clients on device design, performance, and regulatory compliance (FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards).
• Prepare technical reports, expert statements, and evidence for litigation, regulatory, and risk management purposes.
• Provide thought leadership, publish findings, and represent the practice in professional and standards committees (ASTM, BSI, XCT societies).
• Drive business development and contribute to expanding the practice’s client base.

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Bio-Metrology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record in standards development and professional committees.
• Strong technical leadership, project management, and mentoring experience in academic and applied research environments.
• Experience preparing technical reports for regulatory or legal purposes highly desirable.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical findings for non-technical audiences.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees.