Human Factors Engineer 1

Nemera•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Factors Engineer provides human factors services to internal and external clients as part of a world-class team of human factors experts. This role involves working with clients to plan, manage, and execute Human Factors (HF) activities, and collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams to develop solutions using human factors principles and methods. The engineer will contribute HF expertise to the development process by analyzing use workflows, goals, tasks, and experiences to identify user needs, creating and executing all components of usability studies, and conducting user-focused risk identification and assessment activities (e.g., use FMEA). Additionally, the role involves working with consumers and designers to evaluate concepts and existing products for improvement opportunities.

Requirements

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
Be familiar with industry standards regarding human factors and usability (FDA, HE 75, ISO 62366) in the medical device development process

Nice To Haves

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

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