How do they match: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

  • Ergonomic Specialist
  • Ergonomics Specialist
  • Human Factors Specialist
  • Safety Specialist
  • Usability Specialist

  • 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.
  • Perform statistical analyses, such as social network pattern analysis, network modeling, discrete event simulation, agent-based modeling, statistical natural language processing, computational sociology, mathematical optimization, or systems dynamics.

  • Determine operational criteria or specifications.
  • Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.