Biomechanical Engineer (Injury Analysis Experience Needed)
About The Position
Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employer-matching 401(k) plans, and opportunities for advancement. OVERVIEW: Conducts technical investigations, analysis, and testimony in commercial and personal injury litigation and failure analysis involving medical equipment and accompanying procedural issues within a hospital or healthcare setting. Provides human-injury impact analysis in vehicular accidents, amusement park ride accidents, and cases involving falls or falling objects by performing occupant motion studies to determine injury potential/causation, seatbelt use, the effects of airbag interaction, and determination of occupant positions. Duties include using computer and physical models to reconstruct accidents, measuring load and injury levels, and preparing written reports of findings. The salary range for this position is $119,700.00 - $179,500.00 and is dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure.
Requirements
- Minimum 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, and will consider less experience for candidates with a Ph.D.
- Must have injury biomechanics experience.
- ACTAR certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within six months.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Cognitive problem-solving skills are required.
- Working knowledge of general PC applications and software.
Nice To Haves
- Background in forensic engineering preferred.
- Experience working in anatomy, teaching, or the automotive industry is helpful.
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.
- Review various media (e.g., 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 analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- bonus opportunities
- comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage
- employer-matching 401(k) plans
- opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
