Senior Ergonomics Attribute Engineer

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy in Bengaluru is seeking an Ergonomics Attribute Engineer to champion rider and pillion comfort. You will combine theory, objective data, and user feedback with design, testing, and posture analysis teams to set ergonomic targets for occupant comfort across platforms.

You will lead testing plans, translate requirements into detailed specs, and ensure alignment with DFMEA and DHM workflows, while driving predictable, ergonomic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 6–8 years of experience in automotive ergonomics or human factors.
• Proven track record in vehicle ergonomics and rider–pillion comfort.
• Hands-on ergonomics testing and DHM-based performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design ergonomic layouts for seating, handlebars, and controls with cost and packaging constraints.
• Lead ergonomics testing plans, including rider posture audits and reachability.
• Translate product requirements into ergonomic specifications and cascade targets.
• Align Design Verification Plans with DFMEA, DHM, and testing teams.
• Improve evaluation methods to increase design prediction accuracy.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Product and Testing teams to meet ergonomic standards.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain technical documentation and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Ergonomics

Anthropometry

Posture

Reachability

Digital Human Modeling

Ergonomics testing

Data manipulation

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering

Tools

RAMSIS

Jack

CATIA Human Builder

Job description

Team name: Product Validation - Testing CoC

About the Team and the Role:

Ather's Structural & Vehicle Attributes Testing team defines performance across durability, dynamics, comfort, features, and ergonomics.

We aim to deliver a complete product experience through human-centric design and ergonomic excellence on unconventional platforms.

As an Ergonomics Attribute Engineer, you will champion rider and pillion ergonomic comfort. You will combine theoretical ergonomics, objective data, and subjective feedback while working with design, testing, and posture analysis teams to set targets for occupant ergonomics comfort.

Responsibilities:

• Design ergonomic layouts and set targets for touchpoints like seating, handlebars, and controls, balancing performance with cost, packaging and other constraints.
• Resolve complex ergonomics and human factors challenges across new and existing vehicle platforms.
• Translate product requirements into detailed ergonomic specifications and cascade targets across design teams.
• Align ergonomic Design Verification Plans with DFMEA protocols alongside Digital Human Modeling and Testing teams.
• Improve ergonomic evaluation methods to increase design prediction accuracy.
• Lead ergonomics testing plans, including reachability and rider posture audits, ensuring smooth cross-departmental execution.
• Combine subjective user feedback with Digital Human Model data to refine the rider-pillion layout and controls.
• Ensure adherence to timeline, budget, and quality standards through an ergonomic lens.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Product, and Testing teams to deliver hardware meeting ergonomic standards.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Capture lessons learned and maintain technical documentation to build a robust knowledge base.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in mechanical or electro-mechanical branches of engineering or any other equivalent field.
• 6-8 years of experience in a similar domain with an automotive organization.

Must Have Competencies:

• Proven track record in engineering vehicle human factors and defining rider-pillion triangle architectures based on occupant comfort.
• Deep technical proficiency in automobile occupant ergonomics - encompassing anthropometry, posture, and reachability - with the ability to solve complex engineering hurdles.
• Hands-on experience conducting ergonomics testing, orchestrating user trials, and utilizing Digital Human Modeling (DHM) for objective performance assessments.
• Practical knowledge of data manipulation, reporting, and equipment inventory management.

Good to Have Competencies:

• Comprehensive understanding of DFMEA protocols as applied to end-to-end product development.
• Working knowledge of Design for X (DFA, DFM, DFS, DFR) methodologies to ensure manufacturing and service excellence.
• Proficiency in specialized ergonomic simulation software such as RAMSIS, Jack, or CATIA Human Builder is highly desirable.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we've built India's first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.