Ergonomics Engineer

Job Description:

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas.

Your future role

As the Human Factors (HF) /Ergonomics Engineer you will contribute to project and offer development by applying internal HF/Ergonomics procedures and tools. Key responsibilities include conducting ergonomic assessments using Catia V5 modules (Human Builder, Posture Analysis, Activities Analysis), evaluating display interfaces and defining design rules, performing HF studies such as workload and risk assessments, calculating anthropometric data, analysing seat dimensions, and interpreting lessons learned from past projects.

The role also involves participating in research and development initiatives under the guidance of the Core Competence Network (CCN).

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributor to all Alstom programs & projects facing technical activities in Human Factors and Ergonomics related fields.
• Responsible for expertise in the domain of Human Factors/Ergonomics, recommendations for diagrams, design of cabins and cars, design of seats and footrests, maintenance of sub-systems.
• Responsible for specification of passengers’ needs in the domain of services (catering and distribution) and Information (Public address, video etc.)
• Responsible for assessment of display’s screen (including heuristic), possibly of specification of displays.
• Accountable for maintainability and cleanability.
• Responsible for platform, pre-projects and projects, simulations for cab visibility, workplace accessibility and reachability. Write reports that summarise the results. Provide simulation and develop and promote the use of mock-up for the definition of cabin and cars layout.
• Contributor to define and deploy the process and tools to implement simulation and assessment.
• Contributor for the definition of Engineering instruction, guidelines and DRCL (Design Review Check List – project quality cycle).
• Contributor to developing, deploying and promoting the library of a manikin, driver’s desk, seat and footrest.
• Responsible for QCD (Quality, Cost and Deliverable) of HF/Ergonomics activities.
• Accountable for the engineering QCD.
• Contributor to develop a relationship with Region and Platform to get REX about similar architecture and HF/ergonomics validation of the simulated solution.
• Contributor to perform active technical watch.
• Responsible for reporting on a regular basis the progress of the different activities.
• Responsible for providing support and expertise in ergonomics methodologies, assessment.
• Participate in R&D projects and work packages.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

Educational Requirements

• General Engineering degree Bachelor/Master of Science or equivalent experience.
• Human Factors/Ergonomics training.
• Good level of English.

Competencies & Skills

• Ergonomics and Human factors skills: a postural and cognitive analysis
• Use of 3D modelling tools to simulate human interaction with products
• Catia v5, Human Builder, Human Posture Analysis
• Methodologies for ergonomics: tasks analysis, questionnaire definition, interview, user testing, synthesis, RULA, REBA or equivalent methodologies
• Workload Analysis (NASA-TLX), Human Error (Sherpa), Human Reliability Analysis (for example, THERP, HEART)
• Standards & Regulations: NTSN, EN 16186, ISO 9241

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• The role offers car or car allowance
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!