Roles · Manufacturing

AI ergonomist

Analyses human factors data and prepares reports on ergonomics activities to optimise system performance and user well-being.

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Ergonomist · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Prepare reports summarising results of human factors engineering activities.
  2. Conduct interviews or surveys to collect information on user needs.
  3. Perform functional or anthropometric analysis using checklists and surveys.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists” (O*NET 17-2112.01), as O*NET lists them:

  • Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
  • Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.
  • Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis, using tools, such as checklists, surveys, videotaping, or force measurement.

Ergonomist · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Illustrator

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits