How do they match: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

  • Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

  • 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.

  • Investigate theoretical or conceptual issues, such as the human design considerations of lunar landers or habitats.
  • Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
  • Operate testing equipment, such as heat stress meters, octave band analyzers, motion analysis equipment, inclinometers, light meters, thermoanemometers, sling psychrometers, or colorimetric detection tubes.
  • Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.

  • Investigate safety of work environment.