Ergonomics Specialist

2 months ago


Muscatine, United States Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics Full time
About Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics

We are a leading engineering and ergonomics firm dedicated to helping our clients identify, assess, and reduce work-related risks to quality, productivity, and employee health.

Our team of experts is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that drive business success and improve the well-being of our clients' employees.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Ergonomics Specialist to join our team of engineering and ergonomics professionals. As an Ergonomics Specialist, you will play a key role in conducting physical demands analyses, ergonomic risk analyses, and digital human model assessments to identify and prioritize ergonomic risks and provide recommendations for improvement.

You will work closely with our clients to understand their business needs and develop tailored solutions to address their ergonomic challenges.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct physical demands analyses and ergonomic risk analyses for various industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and production.
  • Perform digital human model assessments using software systems such as Teamcenter, Process Simulate, and Jack.
  • Identify and prioritize ergonomic risks and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Develop ergonomic specifications and standards through literature review, research, and ergonomic analysis.
  • Conduct workplace ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations for improvements and optimization.
  • Act as a team lead on specified team projects and activities.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of industrial ergonomics experience or a passion to learn and grow in the industry.
  • B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Movement Science, Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics, or a related discipline.
  • Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP), Associate Ergonomist (AE) certification, or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) is an asset.
  • Willing to travel 50% depending on client site locations (mainly U.S., possibility for global travel).
What We Offer
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • HSA and FSA Accounts
  • Retirement Plan (401k) 50% Company Match of the First 6% of Employee Contribution
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability Premiums 100% Company Paid
  • Employee and Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D Premiums 100% Company Paid
  • Paid Time Off (2-5 weeks)
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Training & Development (Tuition Reimbursement and Certifications)
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits