Human Factors Engineer I

Nemera Insight - R&D Department • Chicago, IL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Job Description

The Human Factors Engineer provides human factors services to internal and external clients as part of a world-class team of human factors experts.

Responsibilities:

Work with clients to plan, manage, and execute HF activities
Work within multi-disciplinary teams to develop solutions using human factors principles and methods to contribute human factors expertise to the development process
Analyze use workflows, goals, tasks, and experiences to identify user needs
Create and execute all components of usability studies
Conduct user-focused risk identification and assessment activities (e.g. use FMEA)
Work with consumers and designers to evaluate concepts and existing products for improvement opportunities

Competencies:

Have passion, creativity, and ability necessary to solve challenging user and technical problems
Knowledge of, or direct experience with the use and application of anthropometric data
Awareness of/coursework in psychology, cognition, marketing, design, or product development
Ability to balance theoretical tools and practical experimentation to develop concepts and ideas
Be familiar with industry standards regarding human factors and usability (FDA, HE 75, ISO 62366) in the medical device development process

Qualifications:

Minimum BS or BSE in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive Psychology or extensive formal education in human factors related areas
2+ years of experience preferred working in a human factors capacity within the medical device / healthcare sector
Experience conducting usability studies and hazard analysis of use-related hazards
Experience creating experience maps, site/app maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
Experience in research design as it relates to product development
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, wireframing tools, and image/video editing

Additional Information:

This is a hybrid position - 3 days a week in the office.

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

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