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Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
3
Alternate Occupation Titles
Usability
Engineer
Usability
Specialist
User
Interface Designer
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the
use
of technology.
12
Tasks
Advocate for end
users
in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, managers, or customers.
Analyze complex systems to determine potential for further development, production, interoperability, compatibility, or
usefulness
in a particular area, such as aviation.
Assess the
user
-interface or
usability
characteristics of products.
Conduct interviews or surveys of
users
or customers to collect information on topics, such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.
Design or evaluate human work systems,
using
human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize
usability
, cost, quality, safety, or performance.
Develop or implement research methodologies or statistical analysis
plans
to test and evaluate developmental prototypes
used
in new products or processes, such as cockpit designs,
user
workstations, or computerized human models.
Investigate theoretical or conceptual issues, such as the human design considerations of lunar
landers
or habitats.
Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis,
using
tools, such as checklists, surveys, videotaping, or force measurement.
Provide human factors technical expertise on topics, such as advanced
user
-interface technology development or the role of human
users
in automated or autonomous sub-systems in advanced vehicle systems.
Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety,
using
knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.
Train
users
in task techniques or ergonomic principles.
Write, review, or comment on documents, such as proposals, test
plans
, or procedures.
2
Detailed Work Activities
Assess product or process
usefulness.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational
plans.
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