Human Factors Specialist

Req ID:451094  Human Factors Specialist

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the Senior Human Factors Specialist based in our Brisbane office that we’re looking for? 
 
Your future role:
 
Reporting to the Studio Design Manager, you will work directly with our projects and bid teams for rollingstock in Australia. This diverse role will support the design review, development and production of various rail vehicles considering driver facilities, passenger areas and maintenance. You will form a critical interface with our customer and relevant stakeholders to ensure our products are fit for purpose.
 
We'll look to you for: 
 

• Providing evidence-based advice to experienced engineers to ensure systems consider human factors
• Developing and maintain a Human Factors Management Plan and Issues Registry throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing anthropometric data sets, test procedures, task error / workload analysis, questionnaire definition and interpretation of feedback / lessons learned
• Preparing questionnaire, drive tests with customers using mock-up and support design evolution
• Utilising methodologies for workload analysis, human error and human reliability analysis
• Aligning human factors outputs in a timely way to verify and validate the systems engineering approach through the various project phases
• Heuristic analysis with Norman & Nielsen or Bastien & Scapin methodology

 
All about you:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors or similar field of study (industrial design, ergonomics, psychology)
• Membership to the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA)
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Experience in the rail industry is desirable
• Knowledge in Catia V5, Human Builder, Human Posture Analysis, Human Activities Analysis is preferred

 
Things you’ll enjoy: 
  Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also: 
 

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our activity-based working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

 
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.