We currently seek an experienced Biomechanical Engineer to support operations in multiple locations - NY, NJ, Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, New Orleans, or Chicago. Successful candidates will conduct technical investigations, analysis, in commercial and personal injury litigation. He/she will provide human-injury impact and causation analysis in vehicular accidents, amusement park ride or playground accidents, in cases involving trip/slip and falls or injuries due to falling objects by performing occupant motion and force analysis studies to determine injury potential/causation, seatbelt use, the effects of airbag interaction, determination of occupant positions and injury consistency from falls.

Work includes using computer, analytical and physical models to re-construct accidents, to measure the load and injury levels, perform site and/or vehicle inspections to prepare written reports of findings, and provide deposition and trial testimony. In return for your talent and effort, we offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), a flexible work schedule, and opportunities for career advancement.

The Day to Day:
  • Performs human-injury impact analysis of vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, falls, and falling objects.
  • Analyzes vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, and reconstructs vehicular accidents.
  • Prepares written reports of findings in clear, concise, easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provides testimony in depositions and in 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.
  • Reviews 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 analyses.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful:
  • Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. A Mechanical Engineering background is a plus. P.E. License is preferred.
  • ACTAR certification is preferred (this certification applies to vehicle accident reconstruction).
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ in biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Background in forensic engineering preferred - conducting investigations regarding injury biomechanics.
  • Analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working in anatomy, biomechanics setting, teaching, or the automotive industry helpful.
  • Working knowledge of general PC applications and software.

Who is Rimkus?

With 53+ offices across the country, we have been providing experts for forensic analysis across the country. Our experts include a wide variety of engineers and scientists who respond when there has been an incident or accident involving property or people, providing technical expertise to determine the origin and cause of events. Our experts work hard every day making the world a safer place for everyone.
Our culture is one of collaboration and professional growth within your discipline and across others. To check out our company or listings, please visit our website: rimkus.com. Please feel free to contact me with questions regarding our openings or you may apply directly on our website.

If you are interested, we would love to speak with you!

Whitney Gregory
Regional Corporate Recruiter
Rimkus Consulting Group
713-621-3550
wgregory@rimkus.com