Matthew E. Carlson, P.E.
Mechanical Engineer and Expert Witness
Professional Experience
Testifying Engineer
Door & Gate Experts – Las Vegas, NV
2020–Present
- Expert witness and engineering consultant performing research, analysis, compliance, and calculations in the door and gate industry.
- Industry, insurance, and litigation consultant.
- Authored technical construction files and expert reports.
- Developed finite element models (FEM) for litigation support, including injury cases.
Owner / Principal Engineer
L & M Engineering, LLC – Las Vegas, NV
2020–Present
- Designed and built FEMs tailored to complex customer applications.
- Executed numerical analysis and engineering calculations for structural design and failure investigation.
- Specialized in scenarios such as scissor lift tip-overs.
Compliance and Analysis Engineer
Snorkel/Xtreme – Henderson, NV
2015–2018, 2021–Present
- Performed stress analysis and certified machines for international markets (U.S., Europe, Middle East, Asia).
Designed and tested parts saving $10M+ annually. - Conducted testing and certification of aerial work platforms (AWPs), scissors, and telehandlers.
- Developed casting concepts, tested weldments using SolidWorks FEA, and created 18 technical construction files.
Mechanical Engineer / Analyst
Bigelow Aerospace – North Las Vegas, NV
2018–2020
- Led structural and dynamic analysis for Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Designed rigging systems and certified 3 GSE structures within 4 months.
- Built 12 NASTRAN models for LDL testing of the B330 spacecraft.
- Developed manufacturing drawings to ASME Y14.5 standards.
CE Analysis Engineer
Belcan Engineering – West Chester, OH
2010–2012
- Conducted stress analysis on over 60 tools and delivered 29 CE tools for U.S. distribution.
- Utilized Unigraphics and Ansys for modeling and ASME Y14.5 for drawing standards.
Education & Additional Courses
- ME495: Applications of Machine Design
- Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Engineering Ethics
- The Engineer in the Courts
- Guide to Electric Vehicles
- Thermal Stress & Shock of Materials
Professional License
- Licensed Mechanical Engineer, State of Nevada – License No. 027105
Professional Consultant Affiliations & Memberships
- Door & Gate Experts – www.doorandgateexperts.com
- Member, International Door Association
- Accredited, Institute of Door Education & Accreditation
- Voting Member, UL 325 Standards Technical Committee
- Published Expert Witness – DRI (The Voice of the Defense Bar)
- A.M. Best Client Recommended Expert Service Provider
- TASA Group Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys
- ECS Expert Consulting Services
- Consolidated Consultants
- ERI (Expert Resources Inc.)
- HG Experts
- FORENSIS
- SEAK Expert Witness Services
- EXPERTS.COM
- JURISPRO
- SUTTONPIERCE
- EXPERTINSTITUTE