Human Factors Engineer

Job Description
A Large Medical Device Company is seeking a multi-faceted, exceptionally talented, user-centered Senior Human Factors Engineer who is passionate about improving the quality of people's lives through compelling design experiences.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
Our global Industrial Design and Human Factors team focuses specifically on advancing the needs of the MedTech Industry by placing our users at the center of our design process.
- We design solutions that span the full episode of care and balance the needs of various users; surgeons, hospital staff, patients and caregivers.
- Our team is comprised of Industrial Designers, Human Factors Engineers, UX/Interaction Designers, Information Designers and Design Strategists in over seven locations around the world.
- The Senior Engineer influences HF/Usability strategy and leads human factors efforts for programs from concept through post market support, supporting and influences usability activities for product lines and programs with minimal oversight
- The Senior Engineer will develop a good understanding of intended use environments gained through time spent in the field at a couple of locations and a good understanding of intended user types formed through interactions with users
- The position requires work on problems of diverse scope that impact the broader program team and business, and leads projects requiring identification and analysis of a variety of factors, demonstrating judgment in selecting methods and techniques for evaluations
- The position networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise, contributes to cross functional decisions; understands importance of alignment and negotiation, representing the voice of the customer from a human factors and technical application perspective for new product development
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] .
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Skills and Requirements
- University/Bachelor's Degree in in Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Usability Engineering, Cognitive Science, Anthropology or Equivalent
- 4 to of 6 years work experience in human factors/usability engineering experience/use case validation testing or equivalent experience in product development and customer interactions is required.
- Demonstrated ability with the human factors engineering process, including research, planning, risk assessment, and regulatory submissions
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate with stakeholders and provide disposition feedback and/or suggestions for edits or new entries to risk management documentation
- Expertise in planning, executing, documenting, and reporting usability testing, including moderation of studies
- Knowledge of the IEC 62366 standard and the FDA guidance on human factors engineering
- Ability to travel once a quarter * Good knowledge of the ISO 14971 and IEC 62304 are a plus
- Fluent in English. German and French are an advantage.
- Medical Device product development or experience working in a highly regulated industry is a strong plus.
- Clinical experience and/or professional experience/degrees in software development and/or GUI development is a strong plus. null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].