Human Factors and Usability Engineering Co-op

Job purpose

• Performs research and design work as assigned.
• Functions as support personnel for the engineering department.
• As needed, lead project assignments.

Duties and responsibilities

• Works independently on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Educations and/or Experience: Requires an undergraduate degree or graduate degree.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret technical documents. Ability to write reports and research findings of a technical nature. Ability to speak and present effectively.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills required, including the understanding and ability to apply basic statistical and arithmetic principles, work with tabular data, and create and interpret graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Reasoning skills required. Must have the ability to solve problems and weigh possible solutions.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Working conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Supervisory responsibility

No Direct Supervisory Responsibility