Ergonomists
An Ergonomist designs workplace furniture and equipment or tools to make them safe, efficient and comfortable to use, and to minimize strain for workers. Incorporates occupational health criteria in design. Advises on design for products, such as computers, as they are being developed, or advises on the re-design of an office space or factory process to improve productivity and safety.
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Core Tasks
- Provides technical consultancy services.
- Examines and advises on patent applications.
- Prepares sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details.
- Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials.
- Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture.
- Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys.
- Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems.
Education Requirements
| Level | Percentage |
| Level 0 | 1.221765% |
| Level 1 | 2.646032% |
| Level 2 | 11.939053% |
| Level 3 | 26.279293% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 13.617982% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 26.962893% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 12.129896% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 5.203085% |
Salary Levels
£60,869.60
Potential Salary
£21,150.00
Entry Level Salary
£41,168.22
Average Salary
5
Annual Openings