Biomechanist- Human Factors & Ergonomics (56699)

ARCCA, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, is a growing national forensic, scientific, and engineering firm with six offices nationwide located in Penns Park, PA (suburban Philadelphia); Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Hollywood, FL; Oakland, CA; and Seattle, WA. Since 1987, ARCCA has assisted thousands of clients in addressing technical and scientific challenges while supporting litigation needs. The company’s experienced and credentialed professionals provide services in Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness Testimony, Sports Biomechanics and Human Performance, and Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation. The quality of this work has established ARCCA as a trusted partner for insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and corporate safety, claims, and risk management departments.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Together, ARCCA and ATS advance a shared mission to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services.

Job Title: Biomechanist

Location: Penns Park, PA
Department: Forensic Engineering

The Biomechanist plays a key role within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists dedicated to analyzing and reconstructing injury-producing incidents to determine the mechanisms and contributing factors of injury. The ideal candidate values collaboration, enjoys client engagement, and takes pride in delivering clear, defensible, and high-quality work that strengthens long-term client relationships and promotes safer products, equipment, and work environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations related to vehicle crashes, slip, trip, and fall incidents, mechanical failures, and workplace accidents to assess human, environmental, and design factors.
• Lead investigations of construction and industrial workplace accidents based on safety principles, human factors, proper equipment design, and biomechanics.
• Evaluate and assess contributing elements of workplace incidents, including personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection systems, ladders, and injury mechanisms.
• Apply ergonomic principles to identify workplace risk factors, evaluate human performance, and recommend injury-prevention strategies.
• Analyze slip, trip, and fall mishaps utilizing expertise in building codes, human factors, ergonomics, and biomechanics.
• Conduct biomechanical injury analyses to determine forces, motions, and tolerances involved in accident scenarios.
• Perform human factors and ergonomics evaluations of products, environments, and systems to improve usability, reduce human error, and enhance safety.
• Provide consulting expertise in product safety, including hazard analysis, guarding, and the design and effectiveness of warnings and instructions.
• Conduct or assist with static and dynamic testing related to material performance, product design, and human response.
• Prepare clear, well-supported reports of findings suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences and provide expert testimony during depositions and trials when required.
• Present technical and educational materials to clients and at professional conferences.
• Maintain expertise through continued professional education, research, and publication.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. degree required in Human Factors, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in human factors, ergonomics, biomechanics, or safety engineering.
• Strong foundation in injury biomechanics, human performance, ergonomics, and occupational safety analysis.
• Experience with accident reconstruction, workplace injury investigation, and safety compliance evaluations.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D motion analysis tools, with a willingness to learn additional modeling and simulation software.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert-level analysis, prepare detailed technical documentation, and present findings clearly to clients and non-technical audiences.
• Interest in working within a litigation environment, including evaluating cases and claims, with the ability to participate in depositions and provide expert testimony as needed.
• Prior testimony experience preferred; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, are essential.
• Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) or equivalent credential preferred.

Preferred Expertise

• Slip, trip, and fall analysis incorporating human factors, ergonomics, codes, and biomechanics.
• Construction and industrial accident analysis, including fall protection and PPE assessment.
• Workplace injury mechanism evaluation and prevention.
• Product safety and usability assessments.
• Evaluation of occupant kinematics and injury tolerance.
• Ergonomic design and workplace safety consulting.

ARCCA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer — M/F/Disability/Veteran.
 

For more information, visit www.arcca.com.

Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an active agreement and prior coordination with our Talent team will not be eligible for placement fees.