Principal Human Factors Engineer

Principal Human Factors Engineer

Are you interested in working for a fast-growing Human Factors consulting firm that is committed to improving the quality and safety of medical devices worldwide? Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of patients by bringing the latest technology in medical devices to market?

Design Science engages in partnerships with some of the world's leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies, harnessing the skills of members of our organization in human factors research, design, and video to collect important insights about how users interact with medical products. Our research results in outcomes leading to easier and faster therapies, and ultimately, a better quality of life for patients.

Headquartered in the heart of Philadelphia, PA, with offices in Evanston, IL and Munich, Germany, Design Sciences has over 30 employees working across our three locations. Our team is made up of diverse, talented, and caring individuals who value socially impactful work in a collaborative culture.

Design Science is growing! We're looking for a Principal Human Factors Engineer to work with an outstanding team of professionals in our Chicagoland (Evanston) location.

The Principal Human Factors Engineer works together in multi-disciplinary teams to execute research and usability testing for a variety of projects. The Principal HF Engineer is well-versed in the design of usability studies, study moderation, data collection, and analysis planning, and reporting writing. Additionally, the Principal HF Engineer has experience leading interactions with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., clients), such as presentations of study or research results.

Principal HF Engineers have skills and experience developing usability file inputs, such as constructing task analyses, developing user interface requirements, and conducting use-related risk analysis. Principal HF Engineers are expected to regularly lead project teams, contribute to internal process improvement initiatives, and mentor Associate Engineers/Researchers. The Principal HF Engineer may be responsible for direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS/MA in human factors engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering or related field required and at least 5 years' industry experience working in human factors in healthcare or another safety-critical industry
  -or-
• BS/BA in a related field with at least 8 years' industry work experience in human factors in a safety-critical industry.
• You must has a minimum of 2 years' experience with medical devices and/or combination products.
• You must have a minimum of 1 year working with the FDA and medical devices.
• Demonstrated track record of ability to deploy a variety of research techniques to collect and process data across multiple areas of company's portfolio of work (field research, usability testing, ergonomics, expert review, etc.)
• Demonstrated track record of optimizing data analysis and producing reports to final delivery standards.
• Proven track record of excellence in moderating usability testing.
• Advanced to expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work full time at the Design Science office in Evanston, IL or Philadelphia, PA and to travel 30% of the time, domestically and internationally.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• The finalist will be required to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating usability file deliverables such as the application specification, user interface requirements, and use-related risk assessment.
• Demonstrable understanding of FDA regulatory guidance on safety and usability of medical devices.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry guidance (e.g., AAMI/ANSI HE75:2009, IEC 62366-1:2015/62366-2:2016, ISO 14971:2019, etc.)
• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration across a variety of fields, including engineering, design, and psychology.

Resume / cover letter required. Please tell us about your interest in medical devices and human factors research.

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EOE. Minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Design Science celebrates a diverse and inclusive work culture. We embrace opinions and ideas from a broad cross section of cultures and backgrounds to build a strong organizational foundation.

Here's what we're offering:

• Full-time position (40+ hrs/week)
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Awesome benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.
• 401k with company match
• Bonus-eligibility
• Generous PTO plus paid Holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave, team building events, flex work hours, all you can drink coffee, the best co-workers, and more!