Ergonomist

Internetwork Expert; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

HSA/FSA accounts

401k with company match

Disability premiums paid by company

Life Insurance & AD&D paid by company

Paid time off 2–5 weeks

Company holidays

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics is seeking an Ergonomist to join our team focused on improving workplace safety and ergonomics across industries. You will assess risks, analyze data, and propose practical improvements for clients.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. or M.S. in a related field, have 1–2 years of ergonomics experience in manufacturing or automotive settings, and are willing to travel locally and between client sites. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in industrial ergonomics.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments.
• Experience or certification in ergonomic assessment tools (e.g., NIOSH equations, RULA, REBA, Digital Human Modeling) is preferred.
• Display strong communication skills, including experience creating reports and delivering presentations to client contacts.
• Be willing to travel for occasional local site visits and regular travel between client facilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assess ergonomic risks and conduct detailed analyses.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored ergonomic solutions and recommendations.
• Travel to client sites for assessments and follow-ups.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Work authorization

Education

B.S./M.S. in Kinesiology or related

Tools

NIOSH equations

RULA

REBA

Digital Human Modeling

Job description

Join Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics as an Ergonomist and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing workplace safety and ergonomics across various industries. Our mission is to help organizations identify and mitigate work-related risks that impact employee health, productivity, and overall quality.

As an Ergonomist, you will play a crucial role in collaborating with clients to develop tailored solutions that address their unique ergonomic challenges. Your responsibilities will span assessing ergonomic risks, conducting detailed analyses, and recommending actionable improvements.

The successful candidate for this role will join a growing team of Health, Safety & Engineering professionals helping our customers reduce their work-related risk to quality, productivity and employee health.

• Hold a B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics, or a related discipline.
• Possess 1-2 years of experience in industrial ergonomics.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments.
• Experience or certification in ergonomic assessment tools (e.g., NIOSH equations, RULA, REBA, Digital Human Modeling) is preferred.
• Display strong communication skills, including experience creating reports and delivering presentations to client contacts.
• Be willing to travel for occasional local site visits and regular travel between client facilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• HSA and FSA Accounts
• Retirement Plan (401k) 50% Company Match of the First 6% of Employee Contribution
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Premiums 100% Company Paid
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D Premiums 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off (2-5 weeks)
• Company Paid Holidays (including days between Christmas and New Years)
• Profit Sharing
• Training & Development (Tuition Reimbursement and Certifications)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment status because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that your are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration.