Job Summary:

The Human Factors Engineer and Ergonomist will design and develop items to be safe and comfortable for human use.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and improves items, such as tools, electronics, and machines with a focus on comfort, safety, and usability.
• Designs, develops, and improves ergonomic equipment to increase workplace comfort, safety, and productivity.
• Researches methods to maximize health and well-being through better design of daily-use items.
• Inspects and evaluates work environments, equipment, and practices.
• Conducts product studies and usability testing to identify improvements that will make a product more user-friendly.
• Communicates with users to understand and evaluate problems they may encounter with specific equipment or machines.
• Recommends equipment to protect workers from potentially harmful or uncomfortable work methods.
• Trains users on proper use of equipment and tools; conducts specialized safety training and demonstrates the use of safety equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a design team.
• Extensive knowledge of ergonomic design and principles.
• Ability to identify issues that can be resolved to improve safety and comfort.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to train individuals on safety procedures and safety equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Applied Research Psychology, or related field required; Masters degree in one of these fields is highly desirable.
• Three years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.