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Job DetailsJob Location: ARCCA LLC - PENNS PARK, PA 18943Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: EngineeringARCCA, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, is a growing national forensic, scientific, and engineering firm with six offices nationwide located in Penns Park, PA (suburban Philadelphia); Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Hollywood, FL; Oakland, CA; and Seattle, WA. Since 1987, ARCCA has assisted thousands of clients in addressing technical and scientific challenges while supporting litigation needs. The company’s experienced and credentialed professionals provide services in Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness Testimony, Sports Biomechanics and Human Performance, and Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation. The quality of this work has established ARCCA as a trusted partner for insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and corporate safety, claims, and risk management departments. Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States. Together, ARCCA and ATS advance a shared mission to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services. Job Title: Senior Human Factors Engineer Department: Forensic Engineering Location: Penns Park, PA The Senior Human Factors Engineer plays a key role within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists dedicated to analyzing and reconstructing injury-producing incidents to determine the mechanisms and contributing factors of injury. The ideal candidate values collaboration, enjoys client engagement, and takes pride in delivering clear, defensible, and high-quality work that strengthens long-term client relationships and promotes safer products, equipment, and work environments. Responsibilities Conduct forensic investigations related to vehicle crashes, slip, trip, and fall incidents, mechanical failures, and workplace accidents to assess human, environmental, and design factors. Lead investigations of construction and industrial workplace accidents based on safety principles, human factors, proper equipment design, and biomechanics. Evaluate and assess contributing elements of workplace incidents, including personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection systems, ladders, and injury mechanisms. Apply ergonomic principles to identify workplace risk factors, evaluate human performance, and recommend injury-prevention strategies. Analyze slip, trip, and fall mishaps utilizing expertise in building codes, human factors, ergonomics, and biomechanics. Conduct biomechanical injury analyses to determine forces, motions, and tolerances involved in accident scenarios. Perform human factors and ergonomics evaluations of products, environments, and systems to improve usability, reduce human error, and enhance safety. Provide consulting expertise in product safety, including hazard analysis, guarding, and the design and effectiveness of warnings and instructions. Conduct or assist with static and dynamic testing related to material performance, product design, and human response. Prepare clear, well-supported reports of findings suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences and provide expert testimony during depositions and trials when required. Present technical and educational materials to clients and at professional conferences. Maintain expertise through continued professional education, research, and publication. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ph.D. degree required in Human Factors, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in human factors, ergonomics, biomechanics, or safety engineering, required. Strong foundation in injury biomechanics, human performance, ergonomics, and occupational safety analysis. Experience with accident reconstruction, workplace injury investigation, and safety compliance evaluations. Proficiency with 2D and 3D motion analysis tools, with a willingness to learn additional modeling and simulation software. Demonstrated ability to provide expert-level analysis, prepare detailed technical documentation, and present findings clearly to clients and non-technical audiences. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) or equivalent credential, preferred. Preferred Expertise Slip, trip, and fall analysis incorporating human factors, ergonomics, codes, and biomechanics. Construction and industrial accident analysis, including fall protection and PPE assessment. Workplace injury mechanism evaluation and prevention. Product safety and usability assessments. Evaluation of occupant kinematics and injury tolerance. Ergonomic design and workplace safety consulting. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. U.S. Persons Only A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process. Find out more at www.arcca.com Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an active agreement and prior coordination with our Talent team will not be eligible for placement fees.
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