Forensic Biomedical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer, Forensic Safety Expert

Seattle, WA

The following is a description of an immediate opening for a mechanical engineer working in the forensic environment. The engineer will be working in a consulting firm as part of a multi-disciplined team dealing with the analysis of mechanical failures and the reconstruction of accidents.

The candidate should have some foundation in the analysis of technical problems and mechanical analysis of failed or damaged systems. This engineer will also be required to conduct site investigations to gather data, write reports and potentially testify about the results of the work. Training will be provided. Candidate need not have prior testifying experience, but must poses solid written and verbal communication skills.
A background in safety is preferred with knowledge in any of the following areas including but not limited to machine guarding, operation of equipment, slip and fall, consumer products, workplace safety, ladders, scaffolding, machinery, and general safety issues.
The engineer will possess the willingness to work in the litigation setting and will be given the opportunity to evaluate cases and claims, design and build test fixtures and to evaluate and test hardware.
This engineer will also be required to conduct site investigations and to gather data.
The engineer will make determinations as to the amount of force required to cause and prevent certain types of injuries.

Field work and travel will be required and the engineer may be called upon to conduct or assist with the conduct of various types of static and dynamic tests and to make presentations and be questioned on their work. Candidates who can join our team must be motivated to succeed in a fast-paced engineering environment. The company is a smaller engineer consulting firm with approximately 75 employees.

Competitive salary and business development incentives are offered.
REQUIREMENTS


The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or other related degree.

The engineer will possess the willingness to work in the litigation setting and will be given the opportunity to evaluate cases and claims, design and build test fixtures and to evaluate and test hardware.

Candidate need not have prior testifying experience, but must posses solid written and verbal communication skills.

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