Ergonomist or Senior Ergonomist

NC State University; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University’s Ergonomics Center in Raleigh, NC, seeks an Ergonomist or Senior Ergonomist to lead ergonomics consulting, training, and applied research across North Carolina and beyond. You will manage projects, develop client relationships, and contribute to research using state-of-the-art laboratories.

The role offers opportunities to lead and mentor, collaborate with professionals and researchers, and travel up to 20-40% as needed in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing physical work areas using evaluation techniques (e.g., RULA, NIOSH Lifting Equation)
• Demonstrated mentoring of junior and senior ergonomists
• Desire to contribute to multifaceted applied research and Center initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provide ergonomics consultation to employers and employees across varied environments
• Lead ergonomics consulting engagements and coordinate resources
• Deliver Center training classes and develop client proposals with timelines

Skills

Ergonomics assessment

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Ergonomics or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG194864EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Ergonomist or Senior Ergonomist

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $62,115 - $98,036 (commensurate with experience)

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Varies

Job Location

Department

Department Fitts Dept of Industrial & Systems Engineering - Ergonomics Center

About the Department

The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina (Center) is a membership-based organization housed within the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University. Founded in 1994, the Center was created to make workplaces safer, more productive, and more competitive by providing practical, cost-effective ways to reduce or eliminate musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The Center provides occupational ergonomics consulting, training programs and research for corporations, facilities, and individuals to support and enhance a company’s ergonomics efforts. Each service is tailored to meet an organization’s specific ergonomic needs and corporate goals. With extensive experience in ergonomics research, consulting, and training, the center helps in managing ergonomics and minimizing ergonomic risk factors in today’s work environments.

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We are seeking an experienced ergonomics professional to join our team and contribute to the Center’s work supporting healthier, safer, and more productive workplaces across North Carolina and beyond. Based on your qualifications and experience, you will be hired either as an Ergonomist or Senior Ergonomist. The role offers the opportunity to provide industry consultation, deliver training, collaborate with professionals and researchers, and contribute to applied research through NC State University’s state-of-the-art Ergonomics Laboratories.

As an Ergonomist, you will apply your technical knowledge to help employers and employees address ergonomics challenges across a variety of business and industry environments. You will lead consulting projects, deliver training, develop client relationships, support students, and contribute to applied research through NC State University’s state-of-the-art Ergonomics Laboratories. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise while working alongside experienced professionals and industry partners across North Carolina and the United States.

In this role, you will:

• Provide ergonomics consultation to employers and employees across varied business and industry environments.
• Serve as project lead for ergonomics consulting engagements, coordinating internal and external resources with guidance from senior staff as needed.
• Deliver Center training classes aligned with your expertise and the Center’s needs.
• Build and expand the Center’s membership and client base through meetings, seminars, workshops, and other professional forums.
• Develop client proposals that define project scope, deliverables, and estimated timelines, with guidance from senior staff as needed.
• Create, update, and review training materials to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and professional quality.
• Manage students assigned to the Ergonomics Services functional area and provide direction related to their work.
• Work effectively in a team-based environment to support Center priorities and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Center professionals, regulatory officials, researchers, and external partners to advance the Center’s mission.
• Contribute to the development of applied research projects conducted in NC State University’s state-of-the-art Ergonomics Laboratories.

As a Senior Ergonomist, you will provide expert ergonomics consultation to employers and employees across a wide range of business and industry settings. You will lead consulting projects, develop client relationships, contribute to applied research, and help advance the Center’s ergonomics services and programs. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while collaborating with professionals, researchers, regulatory officials, and industry partners across North Carolina and the United States.

In this role, you will:

• In addition to the core responsibilities of an Ergonomist, the Senior Ergonomist provides advanced expertise and leadership through responsibilities that include:
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior consulting staff, as applicable.
  • Consult and collaborate with Center professionals, regulatory officials, researchers, and external partners to advance the Center’s mission.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your ergonomics expertise to meaningful consulting, training, and applied research initiatives while collaborating with professionals and industry partners across North Carolina and the United States. In this role you will bring strong technical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, along with sound judgment and a commitment to delivering practical, high-quality ergonomics solutions that advance workplace safety and performance.

Other Responsibilities

• Position involves approximately 20-40% travel.
• In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ergonomist: Must have a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in Engineering or related field, plus 3 years of field experience OR a Master’s (or equivalent) degree in Ergonomics or related field plus 1 year of field experience.
• Senior Ergonomist: Must have a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in engineering or a related field plus 6 years of field experience OR Master’s (or equivalent) degree in ergonomics or related field plus 4 years of field experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• All levels should have experience assessing physical work areas using various evaluation techniques (including but not limited to the Revised Strain Index, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment ( RULA ), NIOSH Lifting Equation, and Liberty Mutual Manual Materials Handling Calculator).
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and supporting junior and senior ergonomists and other staff.
• Desire to develop and contribute to multifaceted applied research projects.
• Enthusiasm for supporting Center improvement initiatives and advancing organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Ergonomist: Must have certification in the science of ergonomics with the designation Associate Ergonomics Professional ( AEP ) preferred or a specific plan to achieve certification within 6 months of hire.
• Senior Ergonomist: Must have certification in the science of ergonomics with the designation Certified Professional Ergonomist ( CPE ) preferred or a specific plan to achieve full certification within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/08/2026

Anticipated Close Date

Position Number

Position Number 00060959

Position Type

Position Type EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

Department ID 140604 - Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering - Ergonomics Center

EEO

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