Description
Ergonomists analyse the design of equipment, furniture, and systems in order to improve it toward safer, healthier, and more efficient ones. They strive to improve the interaction of people with equipment and the environment.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
determine suitability of materialsidentify customer's needsdraft design specificationsconduct research on trends in designuse CAD softwaredraw design sketchesconsult with design teamassess ergonomics of the workplacefollow a briefadapt to new design materialsuse technical drawing softwareprepare production prototypescreate a product's virtual modelbuild a product's physical modelteach ergonomics in work placedesign prototypesapply 3D imaging techniquesgather feedback from employeeswrite manualsadapt existing designs to changed circumstances