How do they match: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

  • Research Associate

  • Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
  • Conduct research to evaluate potential solutions related to changes in equipment design, procedures, manpower, personnel, or training.
  • 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.
  • Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
  • Estimate time or resource requirements for ergonomic or human factors research or development projects.
  • Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
  • Review health, safety, accident, or worker compensation records to evaluate safety program effectiveness or to identify jobs with high incidence of injury.

  • Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
  • Devise research or testing protocols.
  • Investigate safety of work environment.