Human Factors Engineer

Abbott • Saint Paul, MN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents. Our location in St. Paul, MN , currently has an opportunity for a Human Factors Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a related field with a basic understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Progressively more responsible work experience with the design of software for complex applications.
• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of: human factors as well as cognitive psychology theory and application; the software development process, software technology, and effective methods of working with R&D teams; customers, trends, governmental factors and emerging research and technologies affecting product usability.
• A qualified record of implementing new processes to existing human factors and related systems.
• Documented record of delivering software engineering information which adds value to management’s decision-making process.
• Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts customer and competitive research to identify, prioritize/develop new projects, create detailed usability improvement plans/concepts, select/manage external usability design resources, and lead internal and external development resources.
• Responsible for usability initiatives across product/organizational lines, and for training staff members about relevant usability theory, resources, and technology.
• Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.
• Applies advanced usability improvement principles to the evaluation and solution of complex product design problems.
• Remains abreast of and consults on usability improvement advancements.
• Creates and trains others in the use of the most effective, cost efficient and best usability related processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.
• Exercises independent judgment in the planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status to manager.
• Using knowledge of customer needs, Company technology, business plans, as well as market research and financial tools such as ROI, proposes and establishes the business case for usability improvement projects.
• Communicates improvement plans, concepts and status across Marketing, development staff, and senior management.
• Plans and conducts worldwide customer, competitive, and software industry research to identify and prioritize usability improvement possibilities.
• Creates detailed usability improvement concepts and leads design teams.
• Works across product lines, internal departments, and Company sites to create and manage usability improvement plans and usability standards.
• Contributes to the product charter/contract and works with multiple simultaneous development teams to successfully implement usability improvement concepts.
• Leads and assists in the management of internal and external development resources, and assists in the development of engineering documents, user manuals, online help, and training materials.
• Provides worldwide Marketing, engineering management, and staff with training and mentoring on usability theory, resources, and technology.
• Creates and refines usability related processes, and trains others in their use.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

What This Job Offers

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