Stephen H. Watson,P.E.

155 College Ave.

Mountain View, CA 94040

Office (650) 428-1853

Cell (650) 430-5097

shwatson@gmail.com

Consulting Specialties & Experience: 

Mechanical engineering. Metallurgical engineering. Materials Science engineering. Failure analysis of mechanical systems and metal components. Failure analysis of engineering materials. Accident investigation, documentation, and reconstruction. Biomechanics and Biodynamics. Human factors engineering. Fire & Explosion Investigation Automotive, truck and trailer engineering. Gears and drive-train components. Motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Bicycles. Helmets and personal safety equipment. Machine design and safety. Hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems. Construction equipment. Hand, power and machine tools. Welding. Medical equipment. Firearms. Consumer products. Instrumentation and testing.

Degrees and Licenses:

B.S. (Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science), University of California, Berkeley

M.S. (Mechanical Engineering), Stanford University

Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer, California #M024623

Registered Professional Metallurgical Engineer, California #MT1831

Society of Automotive Engineers Accident Reconstruction Certificate

Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI)

Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)

Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII)

Current and Previous Positions:

Independent Consultant

Managing Engineer, Defense Systems/Technical Development, Exponent, Inc.

Managing Engineer, Laboratory Manager, Failure Analysis Associates, Inc.

Senior Engineer, Failure Analysis Associates, Inc.

Engineer, Failure Analysis Associates, Inc.

Research Engineer, Impact Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley

Professional Affiliations:

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Member, ASM International (formerly American Society for Metals)

Member, Society of Automotive Engineers

National Association of Fire Investigators

Member, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Senior Member, Instrumentation Society of America

Patents:

Patent 5,084,918: Motorcycle helmet, jaw latch system, issued February 4, 1992