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.
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details
Currently Employed:
140
Projected Annual Job Openings:
10
Typical Hourly Wage:
$37.80 - $54.78
Typical Annual Salary:
$78,620 - $113,940
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Bachelor's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance.
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Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.
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Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
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Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
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Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
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Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
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Provide technical support to clients through activities, such as rearranging workplace fixtures to reduce physical hazards or discomfort or modifying task sequences to reduce cycle time.
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Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis, using tools, such as checklists, surveys, videotaping, or force measurement.
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Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.
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Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, managers, or customers.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Digital camcorders or video cameras
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Dynamometers
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Physiological recorders
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Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter
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Touch screen monitors
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Object or component oriented development software
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Program testing software
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Web platform development software
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