Key Competencies * Analytical Thinking * Attention to Detail * Integrity * Initiative * Persistence * Dependability * Adaptability/Flexibility * Achievement/Effort * Cooperation * Innovation
Representative Tasks * Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance. * Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests. * Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
Industry
Manufacturing, Professional Scientific & Technical Services,Job Family Architecture and Engineering
Sample Job Titles Chief Engineer, Consultant in Ergonomics and Safety, Engineering Psychologist, Ergonomic Specialist, Ergonomics Consultant, Ergonomics Engineer, Ergonomist, Human Factors Advisor, Lead, Human Factors Engineer, Human Factors Ergonomist, Human Factors Scientist, Human Factors Specialist, Human Machine Interface Engineer (HMI Engineer), Interface Designer, Managing Cognitive Engineer, PI/Senior Research Associate, President Ergonomic Consulting, Principal Engineer, Safety Specialist, Senior Research Associate, Usability Engineer, Usability Specialist, User Experience Team Lead, User Interface Designer.