Biomechanical Engineer - Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Forensic is seeking a Biomechanical Engineer - Forensic Investigator in Irving, TX. The role combines engineering analysis with injury biomechanics to determine how injuries occurred, often informing expert testimony.

Ph.D. in engineering plus a B.S. in ABET-accredited engineering are required, with experience in bioengineering/biomechanics and injury research. Travel to sites will be about 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in an engineering discipline is required.
• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering required.
• Experience in bioengineering/biomechanics and injury research highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Apply bioengineering and biomechanics to investigate incidents with injuries or fatalities.
• Analyze and evaluate the technical and scientific aspects of incidents and failures.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony when required.

Skills

Biomechanics

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Job description

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Biomechanical Engineer - Forensic Investigator

Full Time Irving, TX, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1330

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.

You have a Ph.D. in an Engineering discipline and Bioengineering/Biomechanics experience involving human body kinematics and kinetics or injury research. This role asks you to bring that same set of skills to a different challenge: determining how and why an injury occurred from an engineering standpoint. You will work alongside nationally respected experts on casework that is consequential to industry and society, and you will keep learning for the rest of your career.

Prior forensic experience is not required. We hire for deep industry knowledge and teach the rest.

What you will do:

• Apply scientific and engineering principlesof bioengineering and biomechanics toinvestigate incidents involving claimed injuries/fatalities due to an event.
• Analyze and evaluate the technical and scientific aspects of incidents, injuries, and medical device failures.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

You will analyze the forces and motions involved to figure out if the alleged injuries are consistent with the event. Areas of investigation include injury biomechanics/orthopedic biomechanics applied to events such as vehicle collisions, sports & recreation, occupation, assaults, falls, etc.

It is extremely challenging work, but also an intellectually thrilling and rewarding experience.

What we require:

• Education: Ph.D. in an engineering discipline & a B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited University
• Experience: Bioengineering/biomechanics experience involving human body kinematics and kinetics or injury research
• Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Other:Aclean background screen, a driver's license, and the ability to drive.

Experience that helps, though not required:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research

Work style:

Approximately 20% of the role is travel for training. The remainder is analysis and report writing, working independently and as part of a collaborative team. Our experts offer and receive support/mentoring in a firm with over 100 scientists, engineers, and other professionals and manage a portfolio of 50-70 projects/clients.

Locations:Las Vegas, NV & Irving, TX (hybrid)

ABOUT ROBSON FORENSIC:

Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines. Our experts come from both industry and academia, and the work blends collaboration with autonomy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.