ergonomist

Ergonomists analyse the design of equipment, furniture, and systems in order to improve it toward safer, healthier, and more efficient ones. They strive to improve the interaction of people with equipment and the environment.

Alternative Labels

ergonomic analyst

ergonomic research analyst

ergonomic research scientist

ergonomic science researcher

ergonomic scientist

ergonomic researcher

ergonomists

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

assess ergonomics of the workplace conduct research on trends in design consult with design team determine suitability of materials draft design specifications draw design sketches follow a brief identify customer's needs use CAD software

Essential Knowledge

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt existing designs to changed circumstances adapt to new design materials apply 3D imaging techniques build a product's physical model create a product's virtual model design prototypes gather feedback from employees prepare production prototypes teach ergonomics in work place use technical drawing software write manuals

Optional Knowledge

3D modelling aesthetics engineering principles engineering processes industrial design manufacturing processes occupational physiology

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1d75ea5a-f902-4b47-8d63-5c6d2a5c0bb5

Status

released

Occupations

ergonomist

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI