Ergonomics Engineer – Automotive

Are you passionate about creating user-centered vehicle solutions and improving the interaction between humans and technology? Do you have experience working with ergonomics, digital tools, and customer-focused design within the automotive industry? Then this could be your next opportunity.

ALTEN is now looking for an Ergonomics Engineer for an assignment with one of our clients within the automotive industry in Gothenburg. In this role, you will work with customer features and ensure that vehicle design meets end-user needs in terms of comfort, usability, and accessibility.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will focus on defining and developing ergonomic customer features from an end-user perspective — including drivers, operators, and service personnel. You will work closely with design, engineering, and system teams to translate user needs into clear requirements and solutions.

The work includes both digital and physical evaluation of ergonomics, using advanced tools and simulation environments to assess areas such as visibility, driver position, entry & exit, and overall comfort.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and develop customer features based on user needs and expectations

Translate ergonomic requirements into system and design specifications

Evaluate and improve areas such as visibility, driver position, entry & exit, and comfort

Work with digital tools and simulations for ergonomic assessments

Collaborate with cross-functional teams within design, engineering, and product development

Ensure a strong end-user perspective throughout the development process

YOUR PROFILE

You are a user-focused and analytical engineer with a strong interest in human factors and ergonomics. You enjoy combining technical understanding with user needs to create intuitive and effective solutions.

We see that you have:

Experience working with ergonomics and human factors within automotive or similar industries

Ability to translate user needs into technical requirements

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