Consultant Biomechanical Engineer
Posted 18 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Senior Consultant Biomechanical Engineer - Chicago”
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsProfessional Engineer, ACTAR
Join Rimkus, a global leader in engineering and technical consulting, as a Senior Consultant Biomechanical Engineer. In this role, you will apply your expertise in biomechanical engineering to conduct detailed technical investigations and analysis related to personal injury litigation, accident reconstruction, and failure analysis. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of complex cases involving medical equipment, vehicular accidents, and injury causation, contributing valuable insights that support legal and insurance proceedings.
Rimkus provides a dynamic work environment with competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development within a respected and stable organization.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering required, Ph.D. preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in biomedical or biomechanical engineering; relevant experience may be considered with a Ph.D.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- ACTAR certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in forensic engineering advantageous.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare clear reports and provide expert testimony.
- Ability to conduct human-injury impact analysis and accident reconstruction using computer and physical models.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% and to perform site inspections and accident reconstructions.
- Physical ability to work in diverse environments including outdoor and site locations.
- Proficiency with general PC applications and relevant technical software.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home