Human Factors Engineer 1

Nemera • Chicago, IL

14h

About The Position

The Human Factors Engineer provides human factors services to internal and external clients as part of a team of human factors experts. The role contributes human factors expertise to multidisciplinary development teams, working with clients to plan, manage, and execute human factors activities. The engineer analyzes user workflows, goals, tasks, and experiences to identify user needs; plans and conducts usability studies; and performs user-focused risk identification and assessment, including use FMEA. The role also works with consumers and designers to evaluate concepts and existing products and identify opportunities for improvement.

The position supports the development of drug delivery devices in a company focused on products such as inhalation, injection, nasal and dermal pump, and ophthalmic delivery devices. It requires balancing theoretical methods with practical experimentation and applying human factors principles to solve user and technical problems. Travel of up to 20% may be required to support key business initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum BS or BSE in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, or Cognitive Psychology, or extensive formal education in human factors-related areas.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support key business initiatives.
• Passion, creativity, and ability to solve challenging user and technical problems.
• Knowledge of, or direct experience with, the use and application of anthropometric data.
• Awareness of or coursework in psychology, cognition, marketing, design, or product development.
• Ability to balance theoretical tools and practical experimentation to develop concepts and ideas.
• Familiarity with industry standards regarding human factors and usability in medical device development, including FDA, HE 75, and ISO 62366.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience working in a human factors capacity within the medical device or healthcare sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to plan, manage, and execute human factors activities.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions and contribute human factors expertise to the development process.
• Analyze use workflows, goals, tasks, and experiences to identify user needs.
• Plan and conduct all components of usability studies.
• Conduct user-focused risk identification and assessment activities, such as use FMEA.
• Work with consumers and designers to evaluate concepts and existing products for improvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level