Forensic Biomechanical Engineer Details

Forensic Biomechanical Engineer

ARCCA, Incorporated - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

ARCCA’s Biomechanical Engineers work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists for the purpose of reconstructing injury producing incidents and other events to evaluate and determine mechanisms of injury.

DESCRIPTION:
Conduct field investigations to gather and analyze vehicle crash, slip/trip and fall, or mechanical failure data and the related impact on the human body. Review supporting medical and hospital records.
Calculate principal directions of force, and changes in velocity during a crash event as well as making determinations as to the amount of force required to cause and prevent certain types of injuries.
Conductor assist with conducting various types of static and dynamic tests.
Prepare reports of scientific findings and conclusions that can be understood by lay persons and supported by testimony during depositions and trials.
Prepare and deliver technical/educational presentations to existing and potential client groups and technical conferences.
Enhance professional/technical knowledge and credibility through continuing education programs, review of technical publications, and preparation of technical papers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D. in Biomedical or Biomechanical Engineering, required.
3-5+ years experience, required.
Foundation in the analysis of occupant motion, anatomy of the human body, the effects of impact, and inertial forces on occupant injury is preferred.
Knowledgeable in two and three dimensional computer analysis programs for object motion with a willingness to learn the programs used for both vehicles and occupant kinematics.
Must demonstrate solid verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.

***The qualified candidate will train for 3-6 months in the corporate office (Penns Park, PA) before relocating to Chicago, IL. Relocation assistance provided.***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Company's website:

• https://arcca.com/

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/ARCCAexperts/

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place