Biomechanist (Human Factors & Ergonomics)

TL;DR

Biomechanist (Human Factors & Ergonomics): Analyzing and reconstructing injury-producing incidents to determine mechanisms and contributing factors with an accent on biomechanics, human performance, and safety principles. Focus on conducting forensic investigations, evaluating workplace risks, and providing expert testimony in litigation.

Location: Penns Park, PA (onsite)

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000/year

Company

hirify.global, LLC is a national forensic engineering firm specializing in biomechanics, human factors, accident reconstruction, and expert witness services for insurance, law firms, and corporations.

What you will do

• Conduct forensic investigations of vehicle crashes, slips, trips, falls, mechanical failures, and workplace accidents assessing human, environmental, and design factors.
• Lead analyses of construction and industrial accidents using safety principles, human factors, equipment design, and biomechanics.
• Evaluate workplace incidents including PPE, fall protection, ladders, and injury mechanisms.
• Apply ergonomics to identify risk factors, assess human performance, and recommend prevention strategies.
• Perform biomechanical analyses of forces, motions, and tolerances in accident scenarios.
• Prepare reports, provide expert testimony, and present at conferences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Human Factors, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in human factors, ergonomics, biomechanics, or safety engineering
• Strong foundation in injury biomechanics, human performance, ergonomics, and occupational safety.
• Experience with accident reconstruction, workplace injury investigation, and safety compliance.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D motion analysis tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Nice to have

• Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) or equivalent.
• Slip, trip, and fall analysis with human factors and codes.
• Construction/industrial accident analysis including fall protection and PPE.
• Product safety, usability assessments, and ergonomic consulting.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment focused on high-quality, defensible work.
• Opportunities for client engagement, professional education, research, and publication.
• Part of ATS family with national presence and stable end markets in manufacturing, aerospace, medical, and defense.