Based at IDIADA's China Proving Ground in Zhaoyuan, as a Human Factors engineer you will be part of a specialized team working to develop and validate user-centered solutions for automotive products and for the mobility industry.
You will perform various R&D activities across automotive mobility and work on multiple projects defining the future of automated driving and intelligent transport solutions. This has a scope throughout the development process - covering research around users, product and system user requirement definition, human-centered concept generation, and user testing for validation / verification.
Job DescriptionYour main duties
- Application of Human Factors and Ergonomics at all phases of development, from concept definition through to design and testing
- Planning and execution of formative and summative user-centered research studies into areas such as: human behavior, cognitive performance, physiological condition, user comfort and experience, usability
- Application of qualitative and quantitative user testing methods in simulated and real-world environments
- Design of human factors methods and techniques applicable to the development of future vehicles and other transport solutions
- Creation of user level specifications of products and systems based upon insights from studies around human needs
- Development and implementation of extensive evaluation programs for testing of user interactions with autonomous driving systems
- Collaborating with clients and partners for work on multi-stakeholder projects
Customer engagement & On-site Support:
- Travel frequently to customer R&D facilities to provide technical advisory, function confirmation, compliance verification with international automotive safety protocols, and deliver specialized trainings
- Conduct technical workshops and training sessions on testing procedures and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Qualifications
Profile
Profile (the following will be highly appreciated):
- Experience of applying human factors, ergonomics, and usability techniques and methods
- Previous involvement in product design and development, automotive industry is a plus
- Previous involvement in user research studies and testing, automotive industry is a plus
- Strong ability to articulate ideas and findings through presentations and technical documentation / reports
- Good verbal communication and team working skills with the capability to work in a dynamic environment
- Autonomy and willingness to learn and research about users of mobility products and systems
Education
- University studies in human factors, psychology, cognitive sciences, ergonomics, user experience design, product / industrial design, or equivalent field.
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Other languages will be of benefit
Additional Information
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
What We Do
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others
