Principal Human Factors Engineer Chicagoland

Design Science Group LLC • Evanston, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 experience working in human factors in a safety-critical industry.
• 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 and 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.
• Resume / cover letter required.
• Please note that this position requires AT LEAST 5 years of industry work experience in Human Factors.
• Experience with medical devices and the FDA is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute research and usability testing for a variety of projects
• Design of usability studies
• Study moderation
• Data collection and analysis planning
• Report writing
• Leading interactions with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., clients), such as presentations of study or research results
• Developing usability file inputs, such as constructing task analyses, developing user interface requirements, and conducting use-related risk analysis
• Regularly lead project teams
• Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives
• Mentor Associate Engineers/Researchers
• May be responsible for direct reports

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance.
• 401k with company match
• 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!

What This Job Offers

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