Human Factors Engineer - Round Lake, IL

Responsibilities:

• With minimal supervision, leads human factors engineering work and research.
• These tasks provide experience and familiarization with the engineering staff, methods, techniques, theories, standard operating procedures, policies and projects.
• Designing and executing tests to simulate product use for verifying and validating product performance, reliability, and usability.
• Actively participate on device program teams to ensure sound human factors principles are considered and implemented.
• Create and communicate project plans, tasks and deliverables and manage time to meet project deadlines. This includes reporting pertinent information at key milestones through clear, concise oral and written communications.
• In partnership with other R&D teams, develop product prototypes to explore and validate user interfaces and demonstration prototype
• Participate in efforts to develop process and procedures that align to company initiatives and relevant human factors standards.
• Provide technical supervision to less experienced human factors engineers.

Description:

• Demonstrated understanding of user centered design, heuristic evaluations, design of experiments, and statistical analysis.verbally and in written form.
•  Understanding of HFE principles in ergonomics, human computer / machine interface, and data collection / analysis methodologies.
•  Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership for human factors engineering projects.
•  Capable of handling moderately complex engineering assignments.
•  Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on a variety of technical inputs.
•  Knowledge of HFE requirements /standards.
•  Ability to solve human factors engineering problems with minimal assistance.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills in written and verbal form. Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable task lists

Qualifications:

• Understanding of Quality System Regulations (QSR). Understanding of design requirements for development, validation, and verification of medical products. Experience with operating in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA) with comprehension of implications for medical device and healthcare applications.
• B.S.in Engineering with 3+ years related experience:
• Documented Human Factors Engineering experience, preferably from Med Tech industry
• Documented capabilities of implementation of Human Factors methodologies
• Good knowledge of applicable HF related standards and regulations within Med Tech area
• Experience of risk analysis from use perspective

Skills:

• Team Player
• Good Communicator
• BS Degree