Physical Controls Human Factors Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the automotive sector is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to develop physical user controls. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of Human Factors, strong communication skills, and experience in user interface design. Responsibilities include defining requirements, analyzing user feedback, and conducting assessments. This is a contract position inside IR35 based in Warwickshire.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Human Factors and ergonomics.
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles.
• Strong communication skills to present concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Human Factors requirements for user controls.
• Analyse quality and user feedback data.
• Provide input into design and development of user interfaces.

Skills

Human Factors understanding

Ergonomics knowledge

User interface design

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Product Design, or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Human Factors Engineer – Physical Controls

Location: Warwickshire

Employment type: Contract Inside IR35

EES Solution is currently seeking a Human Factors Engineer to support the development of physical user controls for our client in the automotive sector. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the interface between driver and vehicle, ensuring that physical controls meet the highest standards in usability, safety, and user satisfaction.

You’ll work cross-functionally with product owners, UX designers, and technical teams to ensure that Human Factors requirements are clearly defined, implemented, and verified. The role also includes competitor benchmarking and supporting Human Factors assessments and testing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, cascade, and maintain Human Factors requirements for physical user controls.
2. Analyse quality and user feedback data to inform requirements and resolve issues.
3. Provide Human Factors input into the design and development of physical user interfaces.
4. Support the completion of Human Factors assessments (e.g., Human Error, Workload analysis).
5. Conduct requirement testing and produce detailed reports.
6. Work closely with stakeholders to address and resolve control-related issues.
7. Benchmark competitor systems and contribute to the vision for future vehicle interfaces.
8. Collaborate with UX designers and product owners to integrate controls into the overall user experience.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Solid understanding of Human Factors, ergonomics, and user interface design principles.
• Familiarity with the scientific theories behind user-centered design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present concepts clearly.
• Competency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Product Design, or equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in an automotive engineering environment.
• Experience using Agile planning tools such as JIRA or Confluence.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.