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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ergonomics Technician - **Company:** Cummins, Inc. - **Location:** Fridley, MN, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $48,797.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Enterprise Data Management - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gjxcyd ## About the Role + High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. + Certificate, College, university, equivalent degree in mechanics, engineering or health and safety preferred. + Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience. Additional Information + One to two years of experience working in a plant or manufacturing environment. + Experience serving as a safety point leader or contributing to practical HSE activities. + Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. + Experience assessing and addressing HSE risk is preferred but not essential. + Education: High School Diploma or GED required. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving capabilities. ## Description We are looking for a talented **Ergonomics Technician** to join our team specializing in Health and Safety for our Cummins Inc. facility in Fridley, MN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: + Deliver technical support to production and site teams while helping execute and sustain Health & Safety Management Systems. + Support ergonomic hazard reduction and compliance by learning and applying internal ergonomic assessment tools and processes. + Conduct ergonomic risk assessments and contribute to improvement designs, methods, and programs that enhance workplace safety. + Participate in cross-functional teams and incident investigations to strengthen ergonomic practices and corrective actions. + Communicate effectively between shop-floor personnel and management to raise awareness of ergonomic issues and promote hazard control. + Maintain accurate recordkeeping, collect ergonomic and incident data, and uphold corporate data protection and retention standards. + Assist in maintaining site ergonomic policies and procedures while supporting HSE projects and contributing to employee ergonomics training. + Follow standard work and quality procedures, identify non-conforming material, and actively support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and process efficiency. To be successful in this role you will need the following: + Optimize work processes by applying efficient, standardized methods and driving continuous improvement across tasks and workflows. + Apply ergonomic fundamentals using company standards, guidelines, and tools to identify risks and implement effective controls that reduce employee strain. + Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying hazards, reporting concerns, and participating in actions that strengthen an interdependent, injury-free culture. + Conduct thorough HSE incident investigations with evidence-based root cause analysis to enable effective corrective actions and prevent recurrence. + Leverage manufacturing knowledge to implement process, equipment, and application changes that improve safety, quality, and operational performance. ## Related Videos - [Building Employee Experience Through Everyday Interactions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1763-building-employee-experience-through-everyday-interactions) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Claude, MCP and n8n, or: How to Automate Your Day with AI-powered Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2043-claude-mcp-and-n8n-or-how-to-automate-your-day-with-ai-powered-workflows) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany)