Vehicle Ergonomics and Safety Engineer

The PAC Group; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 111 600 - 200 880; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading company in Brazil is seeking a mid-senior level Safety Engineer to enhance vehicle design by integrating ergonomic excellence with occupant safety. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, along with significant experience and proficiency in industry-standard tools and methods.

Qualificações

• 3–5 years of experience in vehicle ergonomics and/or safety engineering.
• Proficient in tools for ergonomic and crash validation.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze cabin layout and occupant posture for optimal usability.
• Conduct physical and virtual evaluations for ergonomic safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed safety principles.

Conhecimentos

Biomechanics

Human-Machine Interaction

Crash Dynamics

Anthropometry

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors

Bachelor's degree in Ergonomics

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering

Ferramentas

LS-DYNA

MADYMO

CATIA DHM

Siemens Jack

RAMSIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Ensure that vehicle design integrates both ergonomic excellence and advanced occupant protection by applying human factors engineering and safety engineering principles across all development stages. This role bridges occupant comfort and usability with crashworthiness and regulatory safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze cabin layout, occupant posture, and restraint system placement for optimal usability and protection.
• Evaluate structural designs, seating geometry, ingress/egress, and control interfaces for ergonomic comfort and safety performance.
• Create and interpret digital human models and crash simulations using DHM and CAE tools to predict reach, vision, posture, injury metrics, and structural integrity.
• Conduct physical and virtual evaluations using anthropometric subjects and ATDs (crash dummies) to validate ergonomic comfort and safety under various scenarios.
• Translate test results and user feedback into actionable improvements for seat design, restraint systems, HMI layout, and safety components.
• Define and maintain compliance guidelines based on ergonomic standards (SAE, ISO) and safety regulations (FMVSS, Euro NCAP, IIHS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including interior design, HMI, vehicle architecture, and structural engineering, to embed human-centered and safety-first principles in the vehicle platform.
• Ergonomic and safety evaluation reports with integrated design recommendations.
• Digital and physical mock-ups for ergonomic and crash validation.
• Validation documents on occupant comfort, usability, injury metrics, and crash performance.
• Guidelines for adjustability (seating, controls) and system integration (restraints, airbags, HMI).
• Technical documents for compliance, certification, and design reviews.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors, Safety Engineering, Ergonomics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in vehicle ergonomics and/or safety engineering.
• Proficiency in tools such as LS-DYNA, MADYMO, CATIA DHM, Siemens Jack, RAMSIS, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of biomechanics, anthropometry, crash dynamics, and human-machine interaction.
• Experience in physical testing (ergonomics and/or crash) and CAD model interpretation.
• Solid collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or specialization in Biomechanics, Human Factors, or Structural Analysis.
• Experience with inclusive design principles and vulnerable user groups.
• Familiarity with VR/AR tools for ergonomic and safety validation.
• Knowledge of ADAS and autonomous vehicle interior and safety challenges.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Design Services and Engineering Services

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