Coordinating Biomechanist

ARCCA INCORPORATED•Tinicum Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services, serving diverse end markets. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Marietta, GA, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members across over 95 locations in the United States, aiming to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services. ARCCA, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, is a national forensic, scientific, and engineering firm with six offices. Since 1987, ARCCA has assisted clients with technical and scientific challenges and litigation issues, offering Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness Testimony, Sports Biomechanics & Human Performance, and Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation services. The Coordinating Biomechanist / Biomechanical Engineer role involves supporting a team of experts by providing case-specific technical expertise. This individual should possess advanced knowledge in forensic disciplines such as accident reconstruction (e.g., pedestrian/vehicle collisions, transportation incidents, heavy truck event data recorder analysis), biomechanics and human factors (e.g., injury causation, slip, trip, and fall analysis), and failure analysis (e.g., product, mechanical systems, structural). The position demands a high level of dedication to coordinating and executing tasks that support both individual cases and the broader forensic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in evidence inspection and the use of advanced technologies and software, along with the ability to effectively present technical concepts to various audiences. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for the field of forensics are crucial for success.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical Engineering, or Biomechanical Engineering, or related field.
Flexibility and adaptability to field environments (including courtroom environments for testifying experts).
Demonstrates strong ability to clearly communicate technical findings.
Exhibits a passion for cause-and-effect analysis and a high level of curiosity when evaluating physical evidence.
Shows enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Values opportunities to present and deliver technical content to a variety of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide project support to experts who are investigating and analyzing accidents, failures, and injuries.
Participate in field inspections (often onsite) with the expert team and observe the expert documenting the physical evidence.
Utilize any combination of 3D laser scanners, motion capture technology, and other leading software to assist with forensic analysis.
Assist with preservation of physical evidence.
Observe the process of researching, reconstructing and analyzing all of the facts to determine what happened with your assigned cases.
Observe the lifecycle of a case from the initial investigation and digital preservation of the evidence, to performing testing as instructed by the expert(s).
Assist and support the experts with pre-deposition and pre-trial preparation of exhibits and reports.
Assist the experts with data collection for publication in technical journals.
Participate in the research and development of innovative research methodologies for publication in technical journals.
Attend and conduct technical lectures, as assigned, to various audiences/groups.
Other duties as assigned.