Senior Ergonomics Attribute Engineer

Ergonomics Attribute Engineer Location : IBC Knowledge park, Bengaluru Reporting to: Lead - Vehicle Dynamics Team name: Product Validation - Testing CoC About the Team and the Role: Ather’s Structural & Vehicle Attributes Testing team defines performance across durability, dynamics, comfort, features, and ergonomics. We aim to deliver a complete product experience through human-centric design and ergonomic excellence on unconventional platforms. As an Ergonomics Attribute Engineer, you will champion rider and pillion ergonomic comfort.

About Ather Energy

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• At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch.
• Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience.
• We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally.
• Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta.
• Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience.
• To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.
• Be You, With Us The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do.
• We believe everyone is equal, but not the same.
• Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.

Responsibilities

• You will combine theoretical ergonomics, objective data, and subjective feedback while working with design, testing, and posture analysis teams to set targets for occupant ergonomics comfort.
• Design ergonomic layouts and set targets for touchpoints like seating, handlebars, and controls, balancing performance with cost, packaging and other constraints.
• Resolve complex ergonomics and human factors challenges across new and existing vehicle platforms.
• Translate product requirements into detailed ergonomic specifications and cascade targets across design teams.
• Align ergonomic Design Verification Plans with DFMEA protocols alongside Digital Human Modeling and Testing teams.
• Improve ergonomic evaluation methods to increase design prediction accuracy.
• Lead ergonomics testing plans, including reachability and rider posture audits, ensuring smooth cross-departmental execution.
• Combine subjective user feedback with Digital Human Model data to refine the rider-pillion layout and controls.
• Ensure adherence to timeline, budget, and quality standards through an ergonomic lens.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Product, and Testing teams to deliver hardware meeting ergonomic standards.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Capture lessons learned and maintain technical documentation to build a robust knowledge base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in mechanical or electro-mechanical branches of engineering or any other equivalent field.
• 6-8 years of experience in a similar domain with an automotive organization.
• Proven track record in engineering vehicle human factors and defining rider-pillion triangle architectures based on occupant comfort.
• Deep technical proficiency in automobile occupant ergonomics—encompassing anthropometry, posture, and reachability—with the ability to solve complex engineering hurdles.
• Hands-on experience conducting ergonomics testing, orchestrating user trials, and utilizing Digital Human Modeling (DHM) for objective performance assessments.
• Practical knowledge of data manipulation, reporting, and equipment inventory management.

Preferred

• Comprehensive understanding of DFMEA protocols as applied to end-to-end product development.
• Working knowledge of Design for X (DFA, DFM, DFS, DFR) methodologies to ensure manufacturing and service excellence.
• Proficiency in specialized ergonomic simulation software such as RAMSIS, Jack, or CATIA Human Builder is highly desirable.