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The Tasks Of A Forensic Engineer

By Essie Osborn


The science of forensic engineer is about the investigation of criminal acts related to mechanical failure. This may be the case when the brakes on a vehicle fail and results in the killing of a person's wife while using the vehicle. It could include investigating the reason why the space shuttle's foam tiles fell off and caused disintegration when it came back into the earth's atmosphere.

They investigate accidents to find out the reason for the accident. They also need to determine who the responsible party is and how those specific accidents can be avoided in future. A forensic engineer investigates and analyses manufacturing processes in a bid to reduce costs, prevent failure of components, improve the quality of the product, and increase the lifespan of the machinery.

To be effective at their jobs, they should have detailed knowledge related to the potential reasons for failure of materials. They should have knowledge of the application of structure loads and how the system movements are controlled. They need to have knowledge of the workings of electrical systems and how electrical faults may cause damage.

These specialists generally have good knowledge of the laws related to public safety and are often used as witnesses in courts of law to provide scientific and technical evidence. It is imperative that they have a good understanding and knowledge of the principles related to business management. The need to keep updated on new rules and practices implemented to prevent the failure of engineering systems.

There are many focused areas of study related to this type of engineering. This may include engineering science, environmental monitoring and mechanical technology, among a range of others. For those who are interested in manufacturing, they could opt to specialize in manufacturing processes.

This type of specialist is often employed in insurance companies or manufacturing industries. They can gain employment in government agencies or as forensic consultants. Depending on their field of specialization, it is possible for this type of engineer to join the police force.

From a practical view, the career includes the examination of broken parts and compiling a list of potential reasons for the failure of the equipment. These reasons need to be investigated fully. The engineer will have interviews with the individuals who may have been involved in the accidents to determine the sequence of events. The engineer will review the drawings, operating procedures and specifications of the equipment. The design requirements are usually compared to the operating settings and the dimensions used for building the equipment in order to determine differences. The engineering specialist will use special analytical and testing tools to confirm any factual findings.

It is necessary to study a four-year bachelor's program in engineering to become one of these specialists. This program is not offered by all educational institutions. Once the bachelor's degree has been attained, it will be required to become licensed. This process may require specified experience and training. After licensing has been obtained, there is an engineering certification that can be completed. This takes one full year and during this period technical knowledge, experience and ethics will have to be displayed. To obtain certification, an oral and written examination will be taken.




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