A Day In The Life
STEM Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Average
$100,800
ANNUAL
$48.46
HOURLY
Entry Level
$64,410
ANNUAL
$30.97
HOURLY
Mid Level
$99,340
ANNUAL
$47.76
HOURLY
Expert Level
$129,300
ANNUAL
$62.16
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology
Associate's Degree
Projected Jobs
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
2,440
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
01
Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance.
02
Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
03
Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.
04
Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
05
Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
06
Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
07
Provide technical support to clients through activities, such as rearranging workplace fixtures to reduce physical hazards or discomfort or modifying task sequences to reduce cycle time.
08
Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.
09
Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis, using tools, such as checklists, surveys, videotaping, or force measurement.
10
Integrate human factors requirements into operational hardware.
11
Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, managers, or customers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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