Senior Consultant, Biomechanical Engineer

Rimkus•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Conducts technical investigations, analysis, and testimony in commercial and personal injury litigation. Provides human-injury impact analysis in vehicular accidents, amusement park ride accidents, and cases involving falls or falling objects. Performs occupant motion studies to determine injury potential and causation, seatbelt use, the effects of airbag interaction, and occupant positions. Uses computer and physical models to reconstruct accidents, measures load and injury levels, and prepares written reports of findings. The role includes analyzing injuries from automobile, industrial, marine, and recreational accidents; examining vehicles on site; reviewing case materials; researching relevant literature and regulations; and applying mathematical and empirical analysis methods. It also provides testimony in depositions and court. Office work is optional, with an office available; field work depends on workload, and some matters can be handled as desktop reviews. Overnight travel may be required depending on case complexity, though trips are usually day trips.

Requirements

Minimum master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering.
Minimum of 4+ years in biomedical or biomechanical engineering with a master’s degree; less experience may be considered for candidates with a Ph.D.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Cognitive problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of general PC applications and software.
PE license preferred or ability to obtain it within 1 year.
ACTAR certification preferred or ability to obtain it within six months.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D.
Background in forensic engineering.
Experience working in anatomy, teaching, or the automotive industry.
PE license or ability to obtain it within 1 year.
ACTAR certification or ability to obtain it within six months.

Responsibilities

Perform human-injury impact analysis of vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, falls, and falling objects.
Analyze and reconstruct vehicular accidents and mechanical failures.
Conduct human motion and injury impact analyses.
Analyze injuries resulting from automobile, industrial, marine, and recreational accidents.
Conduct on-site vehicle examinations and provide written findings and conclusions.
Review photographs, witness statements, depositions, police reports, medical records, chiropractic records, and other media to reach logical conclusions.
Locate and apply research from pertinent literature and governmental regulations.
Apply mathematical and empirical methods of analysis.
Prepare clear, concise, easy-to-understand written reports of findings.
Provide testimony in depositions and the courtroom.
Perform other duties as assigned.