Biomechanical Engineer (Forensic Engineering)

Job Description

S-E-A, a national leader in forensic engineering for over 50 years, is adding to our dynamic biomechanical team in our corporate office in Columbus, OH! Our biomechanical experts understand and analyze how a human physically interacts with its environment. This particular opportunity will require a mechanical degree. Our experts train to become testifying experts in litigation (deposition and trial). Curious, driven, great communicators (written and oral) engineers are exceptional fits for this career path.

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Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis on incidents involving all types of vehicles and mechanical equipment and their impact on the human body

Conduct research and forensic investigations in the areas of impact biomechanics, occupant protection, ergonomics, workplace safety, and/or medical devices

Conduct vehicular accident reconstruction analyses

Evaluate bodily injuries inflicted by machinery, automobiles, mechanical equipment or slip/trip and falls

Apply engineering principles in accordance with industry standards to investigation analysis

Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients

Prepare and submit written reports, documenting findings and results when requested

Explain to clients, in layman's terms, your investigation, analysis and findings

Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups

Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending company-paid educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies

Develop and maintain client relations

Position Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school

Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics or similar

Education or training in Impact Biomechanics

Minimum of three years, 5+ years preferred, of post-academic engineering work experience

P. E. registration through testing or ability to obtain

Public speaking experience a plus

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel 25% of the time, with potential to increase post-training

Ability to maneuver in and around job/incident sites

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to carry/transport equipment to and from job/incident sites

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to drive in all

Ability to fly on airplanes

Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts

Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the job/incident site

Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications

Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance

Regular and predictable presence at work

S-E-A places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company and is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Full-time