Biomechanical Engineer - Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic•Irving, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Robson Forensic is seeking a Biomechanical Engineer to serve as a Forensic Investigator. In this role, you will apply scientific and engineering principles of bioengineering and biomechanics to investigate incidents involving claimed injuries or fatalities. You will analyze and evaluate the technical and scientific aspects of incidents, injuries, and medical device failures, determining if 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, and falls. This is a challenging, intellectually thrilling, and rewarding experience where you will work alongside nationally respected experts on consequential casework and continue learning throughout your career. Prior forensic experience is not required, as Robson Forensic provides comprehensive training.

Requirements

Ph.D. in an engineering discipline
B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited University
Bioengineering/biomechanics experience involving human body kinematics and kinetics or injury research
Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
A clean background screen
A driver’s license
Ability to drive

Nice To Haves

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research

Responsibilities

Apply scientific and engineering principles of bioengineering and biomechanics to investigate 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.
Analyze the forces and motions involved to figure out if the alleged injuries are consistent with the event.