Specialist- Ergonomics

AB Volvo; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,300,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group in Bengaluru seeks a Specialist Engineer – Ergonomics to own physical ergonomics for cab and driver workspace in commercial vehicle programs. You will translate market needs into engineering requirements and validate them through virtual tools and physical evaluations.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams across the globe, uses CATIA, RAMSIS/DELMIA, CAVA and VRED, and focuses on comfort, visibility, and safe, compliant design for global markets.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial vehicle ergonomics / cab development.
• Define the Feature Requirements based on the Project pre-requisites.
• Understand the Project requirements.
• Hands-on experience in: Visibility and regulatory assessments.
• Entry/exit and comfort evaluations.
• Working Comfort & Resting Comfort.
• Good understanding of SAE standards and global regulations for US, Europe and Asia.
• Practical experience with CATIA, RAMSIS/DELMIA, CAVA, VRED, IPS.
• Exposure to global projects and cross-cultural requirements.
• Work with the cross Functional teams across globe.
• Work with the Complete Vehicle Teams.
• Experience in conducting Driver Clinics.
• Should create Value addition in the activities.
• Work towards Continuous Improvement in the Projects and Process.

Responsibilities

• Driving Position: Occupant packaging studies.
• Define and develop driver workspace with focus on seat position, reach, posture, and accommodation.
• Establish ergonomic targets using SAE recommended practices: J941, J1516/J1517, J198, J4002/J4004.
• Perform accommodation analysis to ensure coverage across global anthropometric ranges.
• Drive seat track, steering, pedal, and control reach alignment.
• Define and evaluate: headrest position and adjustability; seat adjustments; button accessibility.
• Work with seat suppliers and internal teams to balance comfort, adjustability, and packaging constraints.
• Visibility development for compliance and performance; include mirror systems and regulatory references.
• Regulatory compliance with EU/US standards; Wiper zones and vision considerations.
• Mirror field of view and glare checks; use CAVA/ VRED for testing.
• Engine and vehicle integration across global programs.
• Project Ownership: from concept to production across Europe, US, India; provide inputs to guide design decisions.
• Cross Functional collaboration locally and globally; ensure timely closure of issues.

Skills

Ergonomics in CV

Driver workspace design

Regulatory knowledge

SAE standards

CATIA

RAMSIS/DELMIA

CAVA

VRED

IS 15802

FMVSS 101/104

Tools

CATIA

RAMSIS/DELMIA

CAVA

VRED

IPS

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Specialist Engineer – Ergonomics (Physical Ergonomics – Commercial Vehicles)

Role Summary

We are looking for a Specialist Engineer – Ergonomics to take ownership of physical ergonomics development for cab and driver workspace in commercial vehicle programs. The role focuses on delivering a well-balanced ergonomics features driving position, visibility, entry/exit, resting comfort, and working comfort, ensuring both feature targets and regulatory compliance across global markets.

This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and will be responsible for translating market needs into clear engineering requirements and validating them through virtual tools and physical evaluations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in commercial vehicle ergonomics / cab development
• Define the Feature Requirements based on the Project pre-requisites
• Understand the Project requirements
• Hands-on experience in:
• Visibility and regulatory assessments
• Entry/exit and comfort evaluations
• Working Comfort & Resting Comfort
• Good understanding of SAE standards and global regulations for US, Europe and Asia
• Practical experience with CATIA, RAMSIS/DELMIA, CAVA, VRED, IPS
• Exposure to global projects and cross-cultural requirements
• Work with the cross Functional teams across globe
• Work with the Complete Vehicle Teams
• Experience in conducting Driver Clinics
• Should create Value addition in the activities
• Work towards Continuous Improvement in the Projects and Process

What We Are Looking For

• Customer Centric, has good Business Acumen
• Someone who can independently handle ergonomics for a full program or major features
• Strong ownership mindset not just analysis, but driving decisions
• Ability to balance the feature with right ergonomics thinking and regulation constraints.
• Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment
• Ability to Coach/ Mentor Team members in different Features

Key Responsibilities

1. Driving Position: Occupant packaging studies

• Define and develop driver workspace with focus on seat position, reach, posture, and accommodation
• Establish ergonomic targets using SAE recommended practices:
• J941 (eyellipse and vision reference)
• J1516 / J1517 (accommodation tools and seat track)
• J198 (wiper zones reference in relation to vision)
• J4002, J4004 (extended accommodation/packaging guidelines)
• Perform accommodation analysis to ensure coverage across global anthropometric ranges
• Drive seat track, steering, pedal, and control reach alignment
• Define and evaluate:
• Headrest position and adjustability
• Seat adjustment ranges and usability
• Seat control button accessibility and placement
• Work closely with seat suppliers and internal teams to balance comfort, adjustability, and packaging constraints

3. Visibility

• Lead visibility development for compliance and performance:
• Direct visibility (forward, sidewards, downward)
• Indirect visibility (mirror systems)
• Work with regulations:
• FMVSS 101, 104
• IS 15802
• ECE R46, R43, UN R167
• TFL DVS requirements
• Conduct:
• Mirror field of view assessments
• Wiper coverage evaluations
• Glare and reflection checks from glass and interior surfaces
• Use tools like CAVA, VRED, and physical validation methods for concept and verification

4. Entry & Exit (Ingress / Egress)

• Develop and validate step layout, grab handles, and door access
• Ensure compliance with:
• EU Regulation 130/2012
• FMCSR 399.201–211
• Evaluate ease of ingress/egress using:
• Anthropometric data
• Physical mock-ups where required
• Focus on safety, ease of use, and robustness across different user populations

5. Resting Comfort

• Define sleeper area and co-driver comfort requirements:
• Bunk dimensions and usability
• Storage accessibility and efficiency
• Interior lighting positions and usability
• Walkthrough space between driver and bunk area
• Ensure the cabin supports extended usage as a living space

6. Working Comfort (Service & Access)

• Evaluate and improve usability for tasks performed outside the cab:
• Back-of-cab access (trailer connections, cable handling)
• Front access (windshield cleaning, wiper maintenance)
• Ground-level and external service interactions
• Validate reach, posture, and safety during maintenance and operational activities

7. Simulation, Validation & Tools

• CATIA V5 –concept and packaging
• RAMSIS / Delmia – Ergonomics posture simulations and analysis
• CAVA – visibility and regulation checks
• VRED – reflection and light simulation
• Conduct:
• Virtual validation (including VR where applicable)
• Physical evaluations and benchmarking
• Competitor vehicle analysis

8. Project & Feature Ownership

• Own ergonomics deliverables from concept to production
• Define clear targets and validation plans
• Track progress through design phases and ensure timely closure of issues
• Support global platforms across Europe, US, and India
• Work closely with:
• Certification.
• Provide clear inputs to guide design decisions early in the development cycle
• Work with Cross Functional team Locally and Globally

Job Category: Technology Engineering

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

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