Job description
ABOUT ARCCA, INC.
Since 1987, ARCCA, Inc., a growing national forensic, scientific, and engineering company with 6 offices nationwide located in Penns Park, PA (suburban Philadelphia); Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Hollywood, FL; Oakland, CA; and Seattle, WA, has assisted thousands of clients address their technical and scientific challenges and manage their litigation issues.
Our robust team of approximately 100 experienced and credentialed professionals, provides Forensic Engineering; Expert Witness Testimony; Sports Biomechanics & Human Performance; and Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation services. Our expertise and depth of experience has made ARCCA the preferred choice of insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and corporate safety, claims and risk management departments. The quality of our work has led to a national reputation as βThe ARCCA Advantage β Experience, Service, Expertise and Credibility.β
ABOUT YOU
You are a Human Factors Engineer who thrives in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists for the purpose of reconstructing injury producing incidents and other events to evaluate and determine mechanisms of injury. You are viewed as an expert having achieved your advanced degree (Ph.D.) to apply the principles of human factors and biomechanics to the anatomy and physiology of the human body to explore the cause, nature, and severity of injuries. You have experience and expert capabilities evaluating slip, trip, and fall mishaps, including slip resistance testing on walkway surfaces, analyzing ingress and egress issues, and performing analyses of building codes associated with personal injuries and premises liability.
HOW YOU SUCCESSFULLY IMPACT THE TEAM, YOUR CLIENTS, AND THE COMPANY
- Apply expertise to environmental conditions, engineering codes and standards and all segments of the human body during slip/trip/fall accidents, construction accidents, and workplace injuries.
- Perform biomechanical analyses, injury causation analyses, slip resistance testing, hazard analyses, lighting surveys, and code analyses.
- Conduct field investigations to gather and analyze slip/trip/fall or mechanical failure data and the related impact on the human body. Review supporting medical and hospital records.
- Conduct or assist with conducting various types of static and dynamic tests.
- Prepare reports of scientific findings and conclusions that can be understood by laypersons and supported by testimony during depositions and trials.
- Prepare and deliver technical/educational presentations to existing and potential client groups and technical conferences.
- Enhance professional/technical knowledge and credibility through continuing education programs, review of technical publications, and preparation of technical papers.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- A Ph.D. in Human Factors or Biomechanical Engineering is required for the Expert position.
- Other relevant degrees/backgrounds will be considered, including: Human Factors, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Kinesiology, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Foundation in engineering and the analysis of occupant motion, anatomy of the human body, the effects of impact and inertial forces on occupant injury is preferred.
- Knowledgeable in two- and three-dimensional computer analysis programs for object motion and have a willingness to learn the programs used for both vehicles and occupant kinematics.
- Possess solid verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Exemplary interpersonal skills.
For more information visit www.arcca.com
ARCCA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Work Location: In person
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