Human Factors Intern

Arthur D. Little is a world leader in management and technology consulting with more
than 100 years of experience.  We work side by side with our clients around the world to
derive creative, practical solutions for sustained high performance. We offer consulting
services in three areas: technology and product development, management consulting, and
environmental, health, and safety consulting.  Our corporate headquarters are located in
Cambridge, MA near the Alewife T-station.  

Interns must be able to apply human factors concepts/methods to wide variety of
products/situations, and will be exposed to all stages of the product development
process - problem definition, research, brainstorming, concept selection, development,
implementation, evaluation and analysis. Product areas range from consumer products to
medical instrumentation to military clothing and equipment systems.  Some typical tasks
may include:

· investigating test methodologies
· performing Internet searches
· reviewing text books and journals for relevant information
· developing questionnaires
· reviewing  test procedures
· creating test schedules
· coordinating test participants.  

Interns at Arthur D. Little can expect applications of their studies that are fun,
practical, and educational while gaining relevant human factors experience in the field
of Product Design consulting.  All work is team-based but relies heavily on individually
led efforts.  Interns must possess strong written, as well as oral, communication
skills. Knowledge of MS Office 97 (Word and Excel) is required. Familiarity with
statistics is desired.


Interested candidates should send their resumes to:
Ms. Melanie Turieo
Arthur D. Little, Inc.
Acorn Park (15/119)
Cambridge, MA 02140

Telephone: (617) 498-5154
Fax:  (617) 498-7287