Biomechanical Engineer - Cleveland, OH

Overview

Perform forensic biomechanical analyses of injuries and accidents, report findings, testify.

Key Responsibilities

• accident analysis
• injury impact
• research review
• report writing
• court testimony
• on‑site examination

Tasks

-Analyzes vehicular accidents and mechanical failures and reconstructs vehicular accidents. -Conducts human motion and injury impact analyses. -Locates and applies research of pertinent literature and governmental regulations. -Prepares written reports of findings in clear, concise, easy-to-understand terms. -Review various media (e.g., photographs, witness statements, depositions, police reports, medical and chiropractic records, etc.) to provide logical conclusions. -Analyzes injuries resulting from automobile, industrial, marine, and recreational accidents. -Performs human-injury impact analysis of vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, falls, and falling objects. -Provides testimony in depositions and the courtroom. -Applies mathematical and empirical methods of analysis. -Conducts on-site vehicle examinations and provides written findings and conclusions.

Requirements

• problem solving
• actar
• communication
• master's
• ph.d.
• eit

What You Bring

-Cognitive problem-solving skills are required. -Experience working in anatomy, teaching, or the automotive industry is helpful. -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. -Strong oral and written communication skills. -A Master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering with an EIT or PE is required, OR a Ph.D. degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering with the ability to obtain an EIT. -Working knowledge of general PC applications and software. -Background in forensic engineering preferred.

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About Rimkus

-Began as a home-based forensic engineering consultancy by chemical engineer Robert E. Rimkus. -Over four decades, expanded into a global network. -Financially backed by private equity partner HGGC since 2024. -Typical projects include double-deck tunnel assessments, run-of-river hydro plants, and other engineering challenges. -Core specialisms include forensic analysis of failures, built-environment consulting, expert witness services, and laboratory testing. -Standout capabilities include human performance labs, materials failure labs, forensic meteorology tools, and product safety testing. -Strategic acquisitions—like CCi in 2021—broadened its reach into building consulting and claims support. -Noteworthy for its in-house WeatherPath™ app, wildfire preparedness guidance, and forensic fire & explosion investigation teams. -Work bridges technical consulting, legal dispute resolution, construction oversight, and scientific testing, serving insurers, law firms, governments, and corporates.

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