Ergonomist

We are looking for a dynamic Ergonomist to join team in Mountain View CA! The Ergonomist position is a knowledgeable and hands-on role that will support a leading high-technology client. This role focuses on conducting detailed ergonomic evaluations designing effective interventions and providing targeted training to enhance workplace health and safety globally. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity flexibility and strong technical skills to assess risks and implement practical solutions across office and industrial environments.

Job functions:

• Perform comprehensive ergonomic evaluations in office and industrial settings identifying risk factors and recommending effective customized solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS operations HR and design teams to develop and implement ergonomic improvements in equipment workstations and workflows.
• Develop and deliver engaging ergonomic training sessions for employees and management both in-person and virtually tailored to various cultural and operational contexts.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analyses related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) identifying trends and contributing to corrective action plans.
• Conduct on-site assessments and interventions at various international locations
• Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on ergonomic best practices risk mitigation strategies and compliance with international standards
• Develop implement and manage comprehensive ergonomic programs tailored to global needs and aligned with industry best practices.
• Participates in various safety committees to ensure engagement of stakeholders and to collaborate on safety and health issues with appropriate stakeholders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Ergonomics Human Factors Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Occupational Health or related field AND minimum 3 years of experience in Health and Safety Worldwide Regulations. (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ergonomics preferably in a corporate or industrial setting. (Required)        
• Familiarity with ergonomic assessment tools and software such as RULA REBA the NIOSH Lifting Equation and Snook Tables. (Required)
• Strong skills in presenting findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. (Required) 
• Masters degree in Ergonomics Human Factors Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Occupational Health or related field. (Preferred)
• Experience in a large technology or multinational environment. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with international regulatory standards (e.g. OSHA ISO ANSI). (Preferred)
• Experience with ergonomic assessment software and tools. (Preferred)
• Project management experience with the ability to handle global priorities. (Preferred)
• Certification as a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or equivalent. (Preferred)
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced highly professional environment. (Required)
• Excellent problem-solving skills. (Required)
• Excellent organization and record-keeping skills. (Required)
• Excellent presentation interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person on phone and via email with internal stakeholders and all levels of management of customer. (Required)
• Ability to gather and review information and synthesize data for reports and other written materials. (Required)  
• High level ability to influence stakeholders and management. (Required)
• Professional credibility preferable through an understanding of the ergonomics workplace safety and/or high technology industries. (Required)
• Possesses strong cross-team/ group/ org collaboration skills; ability to foresee and analyze project risks develop risk management plan and mitigate subsequent issues. (Required)
• Unquestionable business and personal integrity and ethical standards. (Required)
• Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS Operational Integrity policies procedures guidelines and instructions by participating in and enhancing the SGS culture of safety to attend safety meetings complete required training intervening in case of unsafe situations refusing unsafe work and fully complying with laws regulations internal and customer requirements for health and safety. (Required)
• Prioritize work based on team objectives. (Required)
• Complete projects with little need for oversight. (Required) 
• Collaborate with team members customers and other stakeholders. (Required)
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures. (Required)
• Occasional travel required - (5 - 30%)

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time