Mr. Meissner is a registered professional metallurgical engineer with 43 years of experience in the field of metallurgical engineering and materials science with a focus on failure analysis. He has nearly three decades of experience in aerospace and defense projects, most recently concentrating on forensics. His consulting projects include analysis of HVAC systems, corrosion of potable water and sprinkler piping, a variety of water losses, home appliance failures, medical device analysis and consulting on a wide variety of materials issues related to insurance subrogation and litigation. 

When you engage ESi, we quickly assemble and mobilize the right team with the right expertise for your specific challenge. Each consulting engineer is hand-picked to ensure that we have the right mix of skills and experience to meet the unique needs of the project.

A 76-year-old male visited a large grocery supercenter chain to return recyclable cans and bottles, as he had reportedly done previously on many occasions. The gentleman reportedly deposited two bags of bottles into a bottle return machine and intended to throw his trash, the bags that had carried the bottles, into a receptacle through a large window in the wall.

ESi delivers trusted engineering and forensic expertise to clients operating across the electronics industry. From product development through post-incident investigations, our multidisciplinary team supports clients with extensive technical knowledge in electrical systems, controls, embedded software, batteries, and electrical engineering.

The rail industry turns to ESi for trusted support, leveraging our consultants’ decades of experience in leadership and technical roles across the sector. We partner with Class 1 railroads as well as shortline and regional operators, delivering targeted expertise in forensic investigation, lab services, and risk management. 

As Principal and Vice President at ESi, Tom Bajzek is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of the company's business strategy, driving day-to-day operations and working to ensure operational excellence company-wide. A seasoned veteran in the field, Mr. Bajzek brings proven insight and experience gained from decades of working for multi-national Fortune 500 companies, providing technical expertise across the full lifecycle of a product – from research and design to development and testing, both in the laboratory and in the field. Mr. Bajzek also has 20+ years investigating electrical accidents, fires and explosions. 

Mr. Amar Awale is a Senior Staff Consultant with over 23+ years of experience in the Automotive industry, including one of the Big Three automotive companies and the world’s largest Tier-I automotive supplier. He brings insight into advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle safety systems. 

Mr. Daniel Honeycutt is a mechanical engineer who is passionate about using science to understand and explain complex technical problems. Mr. Honeycutt specializes in physics simulation, crashworthiness, fluid flow including aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, design, testing, and accident reconstruction. Mr. Honeycutt has managed complex multidisciplinary engineering matters including finite element analyses, human factors, human safety, design, metal fabrication, composite materials, prototyping, and visualization. Mr. Honeycutt has extensive experience in vehicle rollovers including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and racecars. Prior to joining ESi, Mr. Honeycutt worked at the NASCAR Research and Development Center as Director of Vehicle Engineering and as an engineer for one of the top NASCAR race teams. Mr. Honeycutt is a subject matter expert and reviewer for the Society of Automotive Engineers.

Mr. David Wilson is a fire investigator whose areas of expertise include fire behavior and dynamics, heat and flame vector analysis, and fire phenomenon calculations. He has hands-on experience in photography, forensic evidence collection, scene diagramming, 3D Laser Scanning technology, and report writing.