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 human performance, environmental factors, and biomechanical forces. Focus on conducting forensic investigations of vehicle crashes and workplace accidents, performing motion analysis, and providing expert testimony.

Location: Onsite in Penns Park, PA

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

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services across manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense markets.

What you will do

• Conduct forensic investigations of vehicle crashes, slip/trip/fall incidents, and mechanical failures.
• Lead investigations of construction and industrial workplace accidents based on safety principles and biomechanics.
• Perform biomechanical injury analyses to determine forces, motions, and tolerances involved in accidents.
• Evaluate human factors and ergonomics of products, environments, and systems to reduce human error.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and provide expert testimony during depositions and trials.
• Conduct static and dynamic testing related to material performance and human response.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree required in Human Factors, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in human factors, ergonomics, biomechanics, or safety engineering.
• Strong foundation in injury biomechanics, human performance, and occupational safety analysis.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D motion analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical documentation and present findings to non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) or equivalent credential.
• Experience in occupant kinematics and injury tolerance evaluation.
• Expertise in ergonomic design and workplace safety consulting.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Opportunity to maintain expertise through continued professional education, research, and publication.
• Engagement with high-profile clients including insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies.
• Collaborative environment focused on improving product safety and work environments.