HybridHybrid work; travel up to 50% depending on client site locations, mainly in the U.S., with possible global travel.
Mechanical Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A minimum of 1–3 years of industrial ergonomics experience, preferably in manufacturing.
A B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Movement Science, Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics, or a related discipline.
Experience with Arm Field Force.
Experience with RCRA.
Willingness to travel 50% depending on client site locations, mainly in the U.S., with possible global travel.
Ability to work in various locations within the assigned region.
Ability to work outside typical office hours when required to support client projects.
Ability to work independently with no or limited supervision.
Work authorization in the United States is required, as employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify.
Responsibilities
Conduct physical demands analyses and ergonomic risk analyses for individual jobs, production lines, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants across industries.
Perform ergonomic assessments using standard ergonomic analysis tools, applied industrial research methods, and Digital Human Modeling software, and complete detailed technical reports for clients.
Identify and prioritize ergonomic risks based on completed analyses and engineering judgment, and recommend ways to reduce those risks.
Perform digital human model assessments using software such as Teamcenter, Process Simulate, Jack, Santos, UofM3DSSPP, PTC Creo, and Windchill, and provide recommendations for improvements.
Act as a team lead on specified team projects or activities.
Develop ergonomic specifications and standards through literature review, research, and ergonomic analysis.
Conduct workplace ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements and optimization.
Desired Qualifications
Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP), Associate Ergonomist (AE), or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) certification is an asset.
Working knowledge of ergonomic deep-dive analysis tools, including NIOSH single- and multi-lift equations, Liberty Mutual Tables, ACGIH HAL-TLV, RULA, REBA, and Digital Human Modeling.
Industrial ergonomics experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
Ergonomist
Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics · Columbia, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-28
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Injury Prevention
Description
When you join the Sandalwood team, you’ll join an engaging and inclusive group with a mission to help our customers identify, assess, and reduce work-related risks to quality, productivity, and employee health.
In your day to day activities, you’ll work with multiple customers, as a consultant and trusted partner in Sandalwood’s areas of expertise of Injury Prevention, Systems Engineering & Systems Integration. You’ll help customers innovate, solve their current struggles and guide them with the power of Sandalwood’s deeply ingrained subject matter expertise.
You will have opportunities to help lead your own individual development with programs designed to guide you. Feeling you haven’t been recognized lately? You will have the chance to consistently appreciate your coworkers and be appreciated by your coworkers for continued distinction using our peer to peer appreciation and feedback software.
You will be encouraged to participate in Sandalwood’s multitude of extra-curricular activities including:
An innovative health, safety and wellness program
An internal innovation forum to guide and develop innovation initiatives
The all-team meeting and staff day planning committee, dedicated to fostering team dynamics, collaboration and cross-functional interactions
Participating in on-campus and virtual recruiting
The social committee plans various get-togethers for the team outside of work
Our cross-line of business marketing committee assists with marketing planning, ideas and collaboration
The mentorship program provides a forum for mentors/mentees to connect and provide feedback, make connections and offer encouragement
Community involvement opportunities driven by our team’s background, our companies’ core values and community need
Sandalwood’s people are its greatest and most treasured asset. Learn more about our focus on our people on our YouTube Channel, Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics.
We're currently looking for a Ergonimist to join our growing team of engineering and ergonomics professionals. Details about the role are as follows:
Successful candidates will have the following attributes:
Obsession with customer satisfaction and excel in customer-facing representation
Experience in business communication, including giving formal presentations, creating reports and professional documents (e.g. meeting agendas, meeting minutes, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and work activities, and working both independently and with a team
Working knowledge of Ergonomic Deep Dive analysis tools including: NIOSH single and multi-lift equations, Liberty Mutual Tables, ACGIH HAL- TLV, RULA, REBA, Digital Human Modeling
A qualified and professional manner and appearance, outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Willingness and drive to learn and strive for career advancement
RESPONSIBILITIES
Although responsibilities may change daily, typical work responsibilities may include:
Conduct physical demands analyses/ergonomic risk analyses for a variety of industries for single jobs, production lines, distribution centers, manufacturing plants (furniture, automotive, appliances, aerospace, etc.).
Perform ergonomic assessments using standard ergonomic analysis tools, applied industrial research methods, Digital Human Modeling software and complete detailed technical reports for delivery to clients.
Base on the ergonomic analysis completed and engineering judgment, identify and prioritize the ergonomic risks and provide recommendations to reduce such risks.
Perform digital human model assessments utilizing such software systems as Teamcenter, Process Simulate, and/or Jack, Santos, UofM3DSSPP, PTC Creo, Windchill and provide recommendations for improvements.
Act as a team lead on specified team projects and/or activities
Develop ergonomic specifications and standards through literature review, research, and ergonomic analysis.
Conduct workplace ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations for improvements and optimization
Requirements
Minimum of 1-3 years of industrial ergonomics, perferably in the manufacturing industry
B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Movement Science, Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics or a related discipline
Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP), Associate Ergonomist (AE) certification, or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) is an asset
Arm Field Force experience
RCRA experience
Willing to travel 50% depending on client site locations (mainly U.S., possibility for global travel)
Additional Information
Must be able to work in various locations within assigned region
Environment- Typical office and or manufacture plant floor facilities
May be required to work outside of typical office hours to support client projects
Ability to work independently with no or limited supervision
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Benefits
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
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (2-5 weeks)
Company Paid Holidays
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.
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