Human Factors Engineer II

Nemera • Chicago, IL

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Factors Engineer II 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 medical device development, working with multidisciplinary teams to create solutions based on human factors principles and methods. The position also mentors staff human factors engineers and ensures work meets internal quality standards.

The engineer analyzes use workflows, goals, tasks, and experiences to identify user needs; leads human factors documentation; plans and executes usability studies; and conducts user-focused risk identification and assessment, such as use FMEA. The role also works with consumers and designers to evaluate concepts and existing products for improvement opportunities. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office.

Requirements

• Minimum BS or BSE in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, or Cognitive Psychology, or extensive formal education in human-factors-related areas.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a human factors capacity within the medical device or 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• 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.
• Passion, creativity, and ability to solve challenging user and technical problems.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to strongly demonstrate and communicate Nemera value.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff human factors engineers and ensure work quality meets internal standards.
• Lead all human factors documentation efforts.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions using human factors principles and methods, contributing 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, 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: Mid Level