H+A is Hiring: Mechanical Engineering Associate

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Dynamic consulting firm in Oregon seeks a highly–motivated engineer for a national litigation practice focused on injury biomechanics. The successful candidate will support a portfolio of cases involving injuries from motor vehicle collisions, falls, workplace incidents, defective products, sports activities and criminal matters. Our goal is to attract, mentor and keep a bright, high-achieving professional who aspires to a successful career as a testifying expert in injury biomechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborative review of case facts, injuries and witness testimony

  • Engineering analyses using both fundamental physics and software for modeling motor vehicle collisions, human body dynamics and 3-D reconstruction of scenes

  • Compare force predictions to injury thresholds and form opinions on injury causation

  • Manage cases and case portfolios with strict deadlines and budget controls

  • Produce reports and trial exhibits that are accurate, compelling and understandable

  • Publish papers in technical journals and present findings at conferences

  • Over time, develop a client base, take shared testimony cases and then serve as sole testifying expert

 

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

  • Outstanding academic record in advanced engineering mechanics

  • Exceptional abilities in both written and oral English

  • Demonstrated success at modeling complex engineering systems

  • Biomechanics experience a plus, but not required; additional training available

  • Qualification as an Engineer in Training and then certification as a Professional Engineer

 

Salary, Benefits and Application

  • Minimum Salary of $80,000 for MS level candidates. More senior candidates can expect salary commensurate with education, training and experience.

  • Career advancement opportunities include Senior Associate and Partner status.

  • Full medical/dental/vision benefits and SEP retirement plan

 

 

  • To apply, please email or mail your resume and cover letter (include the names and contact information for three references) to:

 

Melissa Maloney
Hayes+Associates, Inc.
2390 NW Kings Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Email: mam@hayesassoc.com

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Wilson Hayes

Wilson C. "Toby" Hayes, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized authority on the biomechanics of injury, with over 60 years of experience in academic research and forensic consulting. As the former Maurice E. Mueller Professor of Biomechanics at Harvard Medical School and Professor at the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, his work defined some of the foundational principles of skeletal mechanics, injury causation and fracture risk. As Founder and President of Hayes+Associates, Inc., he applies this broad expertise to provide clear, scientifically-grounded answers to disputed questions on injury causation for legal, public and commercial clients nationwide.

Core Practice Areas: Vehicle Collisions; Premises Safety/Falls; Products Liability; Worker Safety; Sports & Recreation; Criminal Matters.

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