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.
Also called: ergonomists, ergonomic researcher, ergonomic scientist, ergonomic analyst, ergonomic research analyst, ergonomic science researcher, ergonomic research scientist
- 15
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2263
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- industrial designer9 skills in common
- drafter4 skills in common
- 3D printing technician3 skills in common
- advertising copywriter3 skills in common
- architectural drafter3 skills in common
- automotive designer3 skills in common
- graphic designer3 skills in common
- industrial tool design engineer3 skills in common
Essential skills
15- assess ergonomics of the workplace
- conduct research on trends in design
- consult with design team
- copyright legislation
- design principles
- determine suitability of materials
- draft design specifications
- draw design sketches
- ergonomics
- follow a brief
- human anatomy
- identify customer's needs
- mathematics
- occupational health
- use CAD software
Optional skills
18- 3D modelling
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to new design materials
- aesthetics
- apply 3D imaging techniques
- build a product's physical model
- create a product's virtual model
- design prototypes
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- gather feedback from employees
- industrial design
- manufacturing processes
- occupational physiology
- prepare production prototypes
- teach ergonomics in work place
- use technical drawing software
- write manuals
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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