Research Engineer - Crashworthiness Group at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC. – East Liberty, Ohio

TRC Inc. is seeking a research engineer to support the crashworthiness group, which focuses on

developing and upgrading test procedures for evaluating motor vehicle safety. Crashworthiness research encompasses new and improved vehicle design, safety countermeasures, and equipment to enhance occupant safety. This group focuses on the kinematics and mechanics of the vehicle, the vehicle occupants and other road users and the protection during crash events. This research engineer would be responsible for projects that could include development of test procedures to evaluate injury risk in crashes involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, or other vulnerable road users; research on evaluation of crash test dummies and components; and development of test procedures related to vehicle structural integrity and restraint systems for frontal, rear, side, and rollover crashes, as well as child restraint systems.

Develop, evaluate, and use analytical procedures, component and/or full-scale vehicle testing to assess occupant biomechanics and protection

Application of the principals of mechanics and dynamics to the understanding of human injury and occupant protection including SAE J211

Development of novel methods of testing motor vehicle safety for occupants and other road users, as well as protective equipment such as helmets

Participate in critical analysis of existing experimental test procedures

Provide technical oversight and/or direct involvement with test development, test setup and execution, data collection, troubleshooting, analysis and reporting.

Ensure clear, accurate communication of the status and results of the above activities; ensure that results meet or exceed customer quality expectations

Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines

Operate independently and cohesively in a team environment with customer driven deliverables and milestones

*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.

**Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Review of engineering and medical injury literature

Write research papers and technical reports; publish and present original research

Perform design analyses of motor vehicle safety systems

Completion of customer support in a timely, error-free and competitive manner

Coordinates meetings with the team and customers to discuss project activities, impediments, needed resources or issues/delays

Work in a team to reach technical project goals

Critically evaluate and correct deficiencies in technical proposals, plans, and reports

Make technical decisions with assistance

Conduct research relating to a wide variety of motor vehicle safety issues

Support TRC Inc.s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

Masters degree in engineering or appropriate comparable discipline or Bachelors degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

A thesis-based degree or dissertation in a relevant area of research is preferred

Technical knowledge to solve tough substantive, work-related problems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent computer skills including word processing and data analysis software

Automotive or vehicle safety experience is preferred

Standard office, climate-controlled environment

Physical requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers