Human Factors Engineer - Design Science (Philadelphia, PA)
We are looking for a Human Factors Engineer who will work with multi-disciplinary teams to execute research and usability testing for projects.
Major Responsibilities
The HFE will be responsible for leading interactions with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., clients), such as presentations of study or research results. The HFE will also lead project teams, contribute to internal process improvement initiatives, mentor Associate Engineers/Researchers, and deliver direct reports.
Education and Experience
- MS/MA in human factors engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of Human Factors experience working in healthcare or another safety-critical industry -or- BS/BA in a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in human factors in a safety-critical industry
- Experience with medical devices and/or combination products and the FDA is required.
Preferred Experience
- Experience creating usability file deliverables such as the application specification, user interface requirements, and use-related risk assessment.
- Demonstrable understanding of FDA regulatory guidance on the safety and usability of medical devices.
- Familiarity with healthcare industry guidance (e.g., AAMI/ANSI HE75:2009, IEC 62366-1:2015/62366-2:2016, ISO 14971:2019, etc.)
- Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration across various fields, including engineering, design, and psychology.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Demonstrated track record of deploying various research techniques to collect and process data across multiple areas of a company's portfolio of work (field research, usability testing, ergonomics, expert review, etc.)
- Demonstrated track record of optimizing data analysis and producing reports to final delivery standards.
- Proven track record of moderating usability testing.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work full-time at the Design Science office
- Ability to travel 30% of the time, domestically and internationally.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly organized and able to multiple projects simultaneously.
- Finalist must successfully pass a background check
Please note that this position requires AT LEAST 3 years of industry work experience in Human Factors.
Here's what we're offering:
- Full-time position (40+ hrs/week)
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Awesome benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.
- 401k with company match
- Bonus-eligibility
- Generous PTO plus paid Holidays, paid parental leave, team building events, flex work hours, all you can drink coffee, the best co-workers, and more!
Other:
Resume / cover letter required.
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