Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer at Amazon Robotics is responsible for ensuring the safety and productivity of Amazon associates by applying human-centric design principles to robotics and software solutions. This role involves collaborating with design engineering teams, conducting assessments of workstations, and supporting research projects to enhance the overall associate experience through ergonomic considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Life Sciences (e.g. Biology, Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics)
• Experience conducting human factors/ergonomics assessments, using tools such as: NIOSH Lifting Equation (LI, CLI, VLI), Liberty Mutual MMH Tables, Duty Cycle Equation, RCRA, Revised Strain Index, OCRA, 3DSSPP, EEPP, Siemens Jack/Process Simulate, etc.
• Experience with motion capture analysis (e.g., Xsens IMU or optical systems)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled using Excel (or more advanced tools such as MATLAB or Python) for data manipulation and analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting laboratory studies in human performance using motion capture technology, electromyography, metabolic carts, etc.
• Ability to perform independent biomedical signal processing and statistical analysis of large databases using your own code in MATLAB or Python
• Leveraging of advanced statistical methods, such as principal component analysis, support vector machines, neural networks, etc. to gain insight of human capacity and variability

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with design engineering to evaluate work processes and workspaces that adhere to human factors and ergonomics standards
• Supporting the execution of comprehensive assessments of workstations and processes covering biomechanical, physiological, and psychophysical demands
• Effectively communicating results and associated design rationale to multiple engineering and operations entities
• Supporting human factors and ergonomics research projects, including study execution, data collection, and analysis
• Continuously striving to gain in-depth knowledge of your profession, as well as branch out to learn about intersecting fields, such as user experience, industrial design, and systems engineering
• Traveling to either of the two Boston sites (BOS12 or BOS27) to conduct assessments and research activities, up to 25% of the time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree