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 the 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 $95,800 - $143,600 and is dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and CERTIFICATIONS:- 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.
- ACTAR certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within six months.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- A background in forensic engineering is preferred.
- Cognitive problem-solving skills are required.
- Experience working in anatomy, teaching, or the automotive industry is helpful.
- Working knowledge of general PC applications and software.
Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements- Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e., client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on sloped roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics, crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employees must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
- Overtime - This position is classified as salaried and exempt under the FLSA. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods when overtime is required, and the employee will need to comply to meet the demands of the position.
- Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
