Forensic Biomechanical Engineer - Accident Reconstruction

Rimkus Consulting Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking a Biomedical/Biomechanical Engineer to perform human-injury impact analyses, reconstruct vehicular and mechanical failures, and prepare written reports for litigation in hospital and industrial settings.

The role requires a master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering (Ph.D. preferred), a PE license preferred or obtainable within 1 year, and ACTAR certification preferred or obtainable within six months. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering; a Ph.D. is preferred.
• PE license preferred or the ability to obtain it within 1 year.
• Minimum of 4+ years in biomedical engineering or biomechanical engineering with a master’s degree; candidates with a Ph.D. will be considered with less experience.
• ACTAR certification preferred or the ability to obtain it within six months.

Responsibilities

• Performs human-injury impact analysis of vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, falls, and falling objects.
• Analyzes vehicular accidents and mechanical failures, and reconstructs vehicular accidents.
• Prepares written reports of findings in clear, concise, easy-to-understand terms.
• Provides testimony in depositions and the courtroom.
• Conducts human motion and injury impact analyses.
• Analyzes injuries resulting from automobile, industrial, marine, and recreational accidents.
• Conducts on-site vehicle examinations and provides written findings and conclusions.
• Reviews various media (photographs, witness statements, depositions, police reports, medical and chiropractic records, etc.) to provide logical conclusions.
• Locates and applies research of pertinent literature and governmental regulations.
• Applies mathematical and empirical methods of analyses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Forensic engineering

Problem solving

Anatomy knowledge

General PC software

Education

Master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering

Ph.D. preferred

PE license preferred

ACTAR certification preferred

Job description

Rimkus is seeking a Biomedical/Biomechanical Engineer to perform human-injury impact analyses, reconstruct vehicular and mechanical failures, and prepare written reports for litigation in hospital and industrial settings.

The role requires a master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering (Ph.D. preferred), a PE license preferred or obtainable within 1 year, and ACTAR certification preferred or obtainable within six months. Travel up to 25% is expected.