Amazon · 5 hours ago
Senior Ergonomist – Global Future Operations Ergonomics, Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience (WSE) Global Ergonomics
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expAmazon's Global Future Operations Ergonomics (GFOE) team is seeking a Senior Ergonomist to integrate ergonomics principles into Amazon's product development lifecycle across their global operations network. The role involves conducting ergonomic assessments, applying biomechanical modeling, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace safety and health by reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Conduct rigorous ergonomic assessments using established methodologies to quantify MSD risk factors
Apply biomechanical modeling and computational analysis to evaluate force requirements, posture demands, and repetition patterns across design concepts
Develop engineering controls and design specifications that address MSD risk factors through application of the hierarchy of safety controls
Translate ergonomic assessment findings into actionable design requirements for engineering teams
Conduct technical design reviews across concept, detailed design, and implementation phases
Apply digital human modeling software to simulate human-system interactions
Utilize CAD applications to evaluate facility layouts, workstation designs, and equipment configurations for ergonomics
Create comprehensive technical documentation including ergonomic assessment reports, design specifications, and white papers
Partner with automation engineers, industrial designers, and construction teams to integrate ergonomic principles into facility designs and equipment specification
Communicate complex biomechanical concepts and assessment findings to technical and non-technical audiences through data visualization and technical presentations
Qualification
Required
Experience writing and publishing technical white papers
Experience communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Bachelor's degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of professional experience conducting ergonomic assessments in industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse environments
Ability to achieve Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or Chartered Ergonomist designation
Demonstrated expertise applying ergonomic assessment methodologies
Strong understanding of biomechanical principles, occupational physiology, and human capabilities/limitations
Experience translating ergonomic assessment findings into engineering specifications and design requirements
Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau) for quantifying and visualizing ergonomic risk factors
Ability to travel up to 40% to support design reviews, facility assessments, and stakeholder meetings
Preferred
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies
Master's degree in Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Human Factors, or related field with emphasis on physical ergonomics or occupational biomechanics
10+ years of industrial ergonomics experience with focus on prevention through design or design for safety programs
Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or Chartered Ergonomist designation
Advanced proficiency with digital human modeling software (3DSSPP, Siemens Process Simulate Human, Santos, Jack), experience with CAD applications (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks) for facility layout and equipment design evaluation
Knowledge of predetermined motion time systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS) and work measurement techniques
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
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Funding
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$8.11BKey Investors
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2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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