Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals: Part I: Industry, Government/Military and Consulting Positions

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 436-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Moroney ◽  
Catherine M. Adams
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Employment Sector ◽  
Primary Responsibility ◽  
Position Type

During the period from November 1994 through October 1995, the Placement Service of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society distributed announcements describing 159 positions available for human factors engineers and ergonomics professionals. These announcements were divided into two groups according to employment sector and position type. This paper describes industry, government and consulting positions (N=129), while its sequel describes academic and internship positions (N=30). The features of the position descriptions examined include: degree requirements, major field of study, areas of expertise, required work experience, salary, geographic location, job description and skills required. The masters degree was specified as the minimum requirement for most positions. The most frequently specified fields of study were human factors, psychology and engineering. The most frequently cited area of expertise was human computer interaction, while the most frequently cited primary responsibility was interface design.

Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals

1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 474-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Moroney ◽  
Nicole L. Proulx ◽  
Christopher W. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Employment Sector ◽  
Position Type ◽  
Computer Interaction

During the period from November 1995 through October 1996, the Placement Service of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society distributed announcements describing 195 positions available for human factors engineers and ergonomics professionals. These announcements were divided into two groups according to employment sector and position type. This paper provides an overview of employment opportunities available in all sectors, and an examination of announced academic and internship positions. Its sequel describes positions available in industry, government and consulting positions (N=162). The attributes of the position announcements examined include: degree requirements, major field of study, areas of expertise, required work experience, salary, geographic location, job description and skills required. Ninety-six percent of the positions were available in industry, consulting, and government/military. Fifty-one percent of the positions describe the masters degree as the minimum requirement. Eight academic and twenty-five internship positions were announced. The major fields of study most frequently specified for these positions were human factors, psychology and engineering. The most frequently cited area of expertise for academics was Human Computer Interaction (HCI), followed by aerospace, aging, and transportation. Among internships, knowledge of human-computer interaction was most frequently cited. Professional skills and expectations of interns are also discussed.

Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals

1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 478-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Moroney ◽  
Brian M. Anderson ◽  
Jennifer I. Soest
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Job Description ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Test And Evaluation ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics

During the period from November 1995 through October 1996, the Placement Service of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society distributed announcements describing 195 positions available for human factors engineers and ergonomics professionals. This paper describes placement opportunities for HFE and ergonomics professionals in industry, government/military and consulting positions (N=162), while an overview of all advertised positions, and a description of academic (N=8) and internship positions (N=25) is provided in Part I (Moroney, Proulx & Parker, 1997). The attributes of the position descriptions examined include: degree requirements, major field of study, industrial sector, areas of expertise, required work experience, salary, geographic location, job description and skills required. Fifty-seven percent of the positions describe the masters degree as the minimum requirement, with 18% of the opportunities in the consulting sector. The area of expertise most frequently requested (69%) was HCI, with test and evaluation (specifically usability testing) being specified for 44% of the positions. The most frequently cited (35%) primary area of responsibility was interface design.

Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals in Industry and Government/Military Positions

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 788-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor J. Anderson ◽  
Deborah L. Bakowski ◽  
William F. Moroney
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Employment Sector ◽  
Placement Service ◽  
The Government

During the period from January 2004 through December 2004, the Placement Service of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society distributed announcements describing 115 new positions available for human factors and ergonomics professionals. This paper describes the 92 placement opportunities in Industry and the Government/Military. The attributes of the position descriptions examined include: employment sector, degree requirements, work experience, expertise, salary, and geographic location. The type of industry seeking most employees was Consumer Products at 16%. The degree required was usually a Masters (43.5%) and the geographic area with the most jobs was the Northeast (N=15). The area of expertise most frequently requested by employers was Human Computer Interaction (N=50). Human Factors/Ergonomics (N=22) was the most commonly specified job expertise. During the period from October 25, 2004 through December 25, 2004, forty-three announcements for new positions were listed on HFCareers.com . Findings are discussed separately for the HFES Placement Service and HFCareers.

Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (7) ◽  
pp. 516-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Moroney
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Employment Sector ◽  
Consulting Firms ◽  
The Government ◽  
Sector Type

During the period from January 2006 through December 2006, the Placement Service of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society distributed announcements describing 140 new positions available for human factors and ergonomics professionals. This paper focuses on the 124 placement opportunities for those in Industry and the government/military, and briefly addresses positions in Education. The attributes of the position descriptions examined include: employment sector, degree requirements, work experience, expertise, salary, and geographic location. The employment sector type seeking the most employees was Consulting Firms that specialize in Human Factors with 29 positions (23%). The degree required was usually a Masters (48%) and the geographic area with the most jobs was the MidWest (N=16). The areas of expertise most frequently requested by employers were Engineering and Psychology.

Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals: Part II: Academic and Internship Positions

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 441-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. F Morone ◽  
A. Sottile ◽  
B. Blinn
Keyword(s):  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Job Description ◽  
Major Field ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Industrial Ergonomics

This paper describes placement opportunities for HFE and ergonomics professionals in academic and internship positions, which were contained in the position announcements distributed by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Placement Service during 1994–1995. Ten academic and twenty internship positions were announced. The features of the position announcement examined include: degree requirements, major field of study, areas of expertise, required work experience, salary, geographic location, job description and skills required. Academic positions were most frequently available in industrial engineering, and human factors ergonomics. Expertise in the area of industrial ergonomics and consumer products was most frequently desired. The most frequently cited courses to be taught were human factors/ergonomics and statistics. Among internships, knowledge of human-computer interaction was most frequently cited. Professional skills and expectations of interns are also discussed.

Man-Machine Analysis of Translation & Work Tasks of Skylab Films

1979 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-62
Author(s):  
W.W. Hosler ◽  
J.G. Boelter ◽  
J.R. Morrow ◽  
J.T. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Time Line ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Film Analyzer ◽  
Machine Analysis ◽  
Human Factors Research ◽  
Line Analysis

An objective approach to determine the concurrent validity of computer-graphic models is real time film analysis. This technique was illustrated through the procedures and results obtained in an evaluation of translation of Skylab mission astronauts. The quantitative analysis was facilitated by the use of an electronic film analyzer, minicomputer, and specifically supportive software. The uses of this technique for human factors research are: 1) validation of theoretical operator models; 2) biokinetic analysis; 3) objective data evaluation; 4) dynamic anthropometry; 5) empirical time-line analysis; and 6) consideration of human variability. Computer assisted techniques for interface design and evaluation have the potential for improving the capability for human factors engineering.

scholarly journals Human Factors Guidance for Control Room Evaluation

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (22) ◽  
pp. 519-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
John O'Hara ◽  
William Brown ◽  
William Stubler ◽  
James Higgins ◽  
Jerry Wachtel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Design Review ◽  
Human System ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Regulatory Commission

The Human-System Interface Design Review Guideline (NUREG-0700, Revision 1) was developed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to provide human factors guidance as a basis for the review of advanced human-system interface technologies. The guidance consists of three components: design review procedures, human factors engineering guidelines, and a software application to provide design review support called the “Design Review Guideline.” Since it was published in June 1996, Rev. 1 to NUREG-0700 has been used successfully by NRC staff, contractors and nuclear industry organizations, as well as by interested organizations outside the nuclear industry. The NRC has committed to the periodic update and improvement of the guidance to ensure that it remains a state-of-the-art design evaluation tool in the face of emerging and rapidly changing technology. This paper addresses the current research to update of NUREG-0700 based on the substantial work that has taken place since the publication of Revision 1.

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