Melissa Trombley Mendias

Background

About Melissa Trombley Mendias

I am an engineering consultant at Exponent, an international firm made up of over experts covering nearly every scientific and technical discipline imaginable. My purview includes most things electrical but I specialize in safety incident prevention and root cause investigations. I am a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Arizona with testifying experience as well as both a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI). I have worked on a wide variety of automotive litigation cases including those involving ADAS technologies, EV batteries, and other safety systems. Prior to joining Exponent, I spent nearly a decade at Intel where I worked in a high-volume manufacturing facility and was involved in ramping the first Tri-Gate process technology. I also served as a faculty member and subject matter expert at Grand Canyon University where I was responsible for curriculum development as well as teaching courses in engineering, materials science, and computer programming. My background comprises a diverse range of skills, including- Evaluation of safety risks in electrical systems through design reviews, hazard analysis, and stress testing (electrical over-stress, simulated faults, etc)- Root cause investigation of safety events involving electrical systems, including vehicle and structural fires and automotive ADAS systems- SPC and quality management of manufacturing equipment and processes, including development of automated tools for data analysis and visualization- Application of lean manufacturing concepts in the management of manufacturing equipment and supply chains- Model based systems engineering (MBSE)- Engineering curriculum development and course design with emphasis on problem based learning- Teaching engineering, materials science, and computer science courses