Mechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses in Wisconsin

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Mechanical Engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including product design, manufacturing, failure analysis, and accident reconstruction. Some of the most common specialties include machine guarding, HVAC systems, automotive systems, materials, and structural mechanics. They can opine on the effects of design defects, improper maintenance, code violations, and mechanical failures on accidents and damages.

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Average Mechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$325/hr

Review Fee

$375/hr

Deposition Fee

$400/hr

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Mechanical Engineering Experts in Wisconsin

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  1. Forensic, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $240/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $240/hr
    Court Fee
    $240/hr

    This Forensic Engineering Expert obtained his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is certified as a Professional Engineer, Fireplace Inspector, Hazwoper, and as a Quality Engineer. He is a member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers. He has 25+ Publications and is currently the President and a Professional Engineer at an engineering firm in WI.

    President and Professional Engineer, An Engineering firm in WI

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

    Cedarburg,

    Wisconsin

  2. Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Machinery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr

    This qualified expert of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Machinery obtained his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and his MA in Management from Regent University. He is a registered Professional Engineer and is certified in SolidWorks, Motion Control and CNC Product Lines, Fire Investigation, Reliability & Maintainability and has 9 Patents. He is currently the President of a Product Manufacturing Firm and the President of an Engineering Consulting.

    Co-Founder, A brake inspection service in WI

    Master of Arts (MA), Regent University

    Janesville,

    Wisconsin

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  1. Motorcycle Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This expert has over 25 years of experience in the motorcycle dealership industry, primarily with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. His roles have spanned technical service and operations. In addition to serving as an expert witness and technical consultant, he manages a team of service professionals as the Service Operations Manager for a Harley-Davidson dealership.

    Service Manager, A dealership in MN

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Marquette University

    Oakdale,

    Minnesota

  2. Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $240/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $240/hr
    Court Fee
    $240/hr

    This expert has over 35 years of forensic engineering experience, and he has investigated and worked up more than 100 cases in each area of slip/trip/miss and fall, accident reconstruction and crash analyses, and product failure. He has published papers in the Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). He has long been active in professional societies and is a past chairman of several. He has been listed in Who's Who in Engineering and Science. He has given expert witness testimony in Federal Courts, State Courts, Local Courts, Arbitration Hearings, and in depositions.

    Forensic Engineer, Own firm in continuous practice

    Master of Science (MS), University of Minnesota

    Brainerd,

    Minnesota

  3. Biomechanical & Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $275/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This expert's major practice area involves the scientific investigation of accidents resulting in injury. He utilizes the information provided by injuries and mechanical failure of objects to reconstruct the events of an accident and answer questions related to liability. He holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. This expert is a licensed professional engineer and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts. He has presented scientific findings at both medical and engineering conferences. Currently, this expert is the principal engineer of a consulting firm focusing on the forensic investigation of accidents.

    Principal Engineer, Engineering Consulting Firm

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Drexel University

    Novi,

    Michigan

  4. Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $375/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $375/hr
    Court Fee
    $750/hr

    This highly qualified expert has years of experience in dynamics and control of automotive and manufacturing systems. He received his MS degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and his PhD degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a member of the US National Academy of Engineering. He is a fellow of 4 renowned associations: the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the International Federation of Automatic Control, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He is also the past president of the American Automatic Control Council. His impressive work as an engineer has earned him multiple honors, including the Society of Manufacturing Engineers's "Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer" award and the International Symposium on Flexible Automation's "Hideo Hanafusa Outstanding Investigator" award. He has published 190+ refereed journal articles and is the founding editor of ASME Dynamic Systems and Control magazine. He is the former founding director of the Ground Robotics Reliability Center, the Program in Manufacturing and the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Machining Systems at the University of Michigan. He is also the former chair of the department of mechanical engineering and the former deputy director of the NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Dimensional Measurement and Control in Manufacturing at the same institution. Currently, he is a distinguished professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at a major university.

    Distinguished Professor, A Major University in MI

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California Berkeley

    Ann Arbor,

    Michigan

  5. Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $285/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $285/hr
    Court Fee
    $285/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University. From 1977 until 2010, he held increasingly senior roles within Baxter Healthcare Corporation, most recently serving as the Technical Director of Applied Science & Technology. He was an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University and spent four years at Exponent before becoming an independent consultant. The expert is a registered Professional Engineer in Illinois and has received 17 U.S. patents.

    President, An engineering firm in IL

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Marquette University

    Illinois

  6. Mechanical Design & Safety – bicycles Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This expert runs a full-service, comprehensive safety and engineering facility. As a leader in the field of mechanical engineering and safety, his goal is to increase awareness of personal safety issues, while maintaining exacting standards and best practices of the science of personal safety and industrial safety. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the field, including the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering and the Society of Automotive Engineers. Currently, this expert is the principal of a design engineering and safety analysis firm.

    Principal, A mechanical engineering analysis, design, and safety firm in IL

    Master of Science (MS), University of Illinois at Chicago

    Glenview,

    Illinois

  7. Technology Manufacturing & Equipment Disputes Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $325/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $325/hr
    Court Fee
    $325/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of technology manufacturing. He received his BS in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University before earning his MBA from the University of Michigan. He is a certified professional engineer and a member of several organizations, including the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is active in his field as an author of numerous publications and as an invited lecturer at multiple conferences throughout his career. He has formerly served as the principal engineer at OEM Carburetors, the director of CIM consulting at KPMG Peat Marwick, and the vice president and director of manufacturing and industrial engineering for Smith, Hinchman, & Grylls Associates. Currently, this expert is the principal of an engineering consulting group in Michigan.

    Principal, An engineering consulting group in MI

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Michigan

    Howell,

    Michigan

  8. Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $300/hr

    This highly qualified mechanical engineer has been in his field for more than 35 years, with demonstrated experience in structures and materials, process control technology, and the power industry. He earned his MS in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University and his EMBA from Southern Methodist University. He is a fellow and member of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the International Society of Automation and a registered professional engineer in Iowa. He holds 11 patents related to control valve design and maintenance and has published a book and several technical articles on control design, installation, and maintenance. He worked with Fisher for over 15 years in various roles, as a product engineer, a nuclear liaison engineer, a senior project engineer, and finally as vice president of global nuclear business. This expert is currently a consultant at an independent mechanical engineering company.

    Consultant, An independent mechanical engineering company in IA

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Southern Methodist University

    Adel,

    Iowa

What Can a Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Mechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses

What is a mechanical engineering expert witness?

A mechanical engineering expert witness is a qualified engineer who explains technical mechanical issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing failures, and testifying to clarify complex engineering evidence.

What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a mechanical engineering expert witness?

Mechanical engineering expert witnesses support product liability, machinery failures, industrial accidents, automotive defects, patent disputes, structural failures, and manufacturing process claims.

How can a mechanical engineering expert witness strengthen causation analysis in product failure claims?

A mechanical engineering expert witness strengthens causation analysis in product failure claims by applying engineering principles, testing, and simulations to link design or use conditions to the failure.

What qualifications should attorneys prioritize when vetting a mechanical engineering expert witness?

Attorneys should prioritize a mechanical engineering expert witness with advanced degrees, PE licensure, relevant industry experience, prior testimony, and strong communication skills.

How does a mechanical engineering expert witness evaluate compliance with applicable design standards?

A mechanical engineering expert witness evaluates compliance with applicable design standards by comparing design documents, calculations, and test data against relevant codes and industry guidelines.

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