Aj Schrauth
About Aj Schrauth
Aj Schrauth is a Managing Engineer at Exponent, specializing in industrial and occupational safety within mechanical engineering projects. With a PhD from MIT, he has extensive experience in failure analysis and provides expert testimony in mechanical failure cases.
Work at Exponent
Aj Schrauth has been employed at Exponent since 2016, serving as a Managing Engineer. In this role, he focuses on industrial and occupational safety within mechanical engineering projects. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Engineer at Exponent from 2014 to 2016. His responsibilities include designing test fixtures, conducting experimental design for mechanical systems, and providing litigation support and expert testimony in mechanical failure cases.
Education and Expertise
Aj Schrauth holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT from 2003 to 2006, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University from 1999 to 2003. His expertise includes failure analysis of mechanical systems, focusing on components such as bolts, bearings, gears, and actuators. He also conducts biomedical device fatigue testing to ensure safety and reliability.
Background
Aj Schrauth began his career as a CAD Draftsman at Corning Inc. from 1999 to 2001. He then gained experience as a Summer Intern at Circadian Technologies in 2003. Following his internship, he worked at MIT as a Teaching Assistant for Graduate Thermodynamics in 2009 and for Undergraduate Manufacturing from 2008 to 2010. His academic and professional journey has been primarily centered around mechanical engineering, with a focus on safety and reliability.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Aj Schrauth has contributed to various mechanical engineering projects, particularly in the areas of industrial safety and failure analysis. His work includes applying his skills to a diverse range of machines, such as construction equipment, biomedical devices, power generation systems, machine tools, wind turbines, solar panels, and consumer products. His role in providing expert testimony in mechanical failure cases highlights his recognized expertise in the field.