Human Factors Engineer
$61,300–$122,700 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Plan and conduct customer, competitive, and software industry research to identify and prioritize usability improvement projects. Create detailed usability improvement concepts and lead internal and external development resources across product lines and departments. Establish business cases for usability initiatives using ROI and financial tools, then communicate plans and status to marketing, engineering, and senior management. Manage usability standards, training materials, and documentation while providing global staff with training on usability theory and technology. Comply with FDA regulations and company policies while exercising independent judgment to evaluate process effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- In-depth knowledge and experience of human factors as well as cognitive psychology theory and application
- In-depth knowledge and experience of the software development process, software technology, and effective methods of working with R&D teams
- In-depth knowledge and experience of 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 travel approximately 25%, including internationally
- Compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred
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