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Buckridge and Sons
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Human Factors Engineer
  • Develops collaborative working relationships with a range of functions including, but not limited to R&D, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory and Clinical functions
  • Support the marketing activity in identifying business opportunities and preparing bids
  • Engages in personal on-going learning to broaden knowledge in human factors engineering
  • Collaborate with other Danaher and Beckman Coulter operating companies using UX principles and methods
  • Plans and executes formative and summative user studies, reporting and presenting design recommendations to the project team
  • Advise MITRE and the government on emerging technologies to improve collaboration and knowledge sharing in the workplace
  • Moreover you ensure a strong interface with the device design & development team, in particular with risk management, design engineering, medical and marketing
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Ergonomics & Human Factors Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
Miller, Brakus and Emmerich
Philadelphia, PA
Ergonomics & Human Factors Engineer
  • Workload analysis
  • Responsible to develop, deploy and promote the library of manikin, driver’s desk, seat and footrest
  • Contributor to develop relationship with Region and Platform to get REX about similar architecture and validation of simulated solution
  • Responsible for specification for display
  • Responsible for expertise in the domain of ergonomics, human factors, recommendation for diagrams, design of cabin and cars, design of seat and footrest, lighting
  • Responsible to define and deploy the process and tools to implement the simulation
  • Standard : TSI, UIC 651, 612, EN 16186
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Senior Human Factors Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Jacobs-Larson
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San Francisco, CA
Senior Human Factors Engineer
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  • Design user experiments and collect/analyze quantitative and qualitative data
  • Conduct benchmarking studies of competitor products from a human interface standpoint
  • Coordinate and/or conduct user test, analyze the result and report
  • Lead Medical Device Human Factors Activities: Feasibility, device design development, ergonomics and design evaluation, etc
  • Project management activities with vendors, partners, and internal departments
  • Develops and analyses device designs, provides suggestions, improvements and make ideas become design concepts
  • Statistical analysis of test results and study data
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors
University of Delaware
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors
Skills Skills
  • Ability to interface with customers in a highly professional manner
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize large quantities of information into usable communications
  • Strong communication and organization skills and ability to multi-task effectively
  • A demonstrable ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to tight deadlines
  • Ability to apply user-centered design and usability engineering principles to product research, development, and design
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management with diplomacy and tact
  • Ability to discern the key technical, commercial, and programme influences from available 'noisy' information
  • Prior experience with human factors analyses and designing and executing usability studies
  • Ability to analyze existing systems and propose user experience enhancements
  • Knowledge of industry best practices
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction or Applied Psychology, MFA in Design or Interactive Design (IxD) or related course of study with 5+ years of experience – especially in User Interface Design (UX experience)
  • Designing in an Enterprise Application environment
  • Understanding of trends in SaaS in an enterprise environment
  • Understanding of global considerations to achieve worldwide scale
  • Experience with integrating enterprise platform/cloud solutions
  • Comfortable & knowledgeable with Agile development process
  • Solid business acumen
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Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conduct benchmarking studies of competitor products from a human interface standpoint
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently on complex projects
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate and work as a team
  • Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Human-Computer Interaction is required or equivalent
  • Must have 4 to 6 years of related engineering experience
  • Experience in consumer electronic products with a focus on customer needs is required
  • Extensive experience with interaction design/user-centered design of consumer products and usability evaluations at various stages of product development is required
  • Expertise developing user-friendly interfaces for imbedded systems, consumer and home entertainment products
  • Expertise in producing high quality conceptual design layout using Photo Shop, Flash, Illustrator or Director is required
  • Effectively negotiating interactions between designers and engineers is required
  • Requires high-level of attention to detail to produce quality work within tight scheduling constraints
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to all levels within the organization including: verbal and written
  • A portfolio of design samples e.g., course work, class projects, or past designs is required
  • Ability to work flexible hours and travel internationally and domestically as needed
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master’s degree or higher in human factors engineering, or related fields
  • 5+ years’ relevant experience (human factors engineering)
  • Experience designing, conducting and analyzing human factors studies
  • Experience designing user interfaces and user experiences for complex systems
  • Ability to think creatively and to champion innovative design solutions
  • Experience developing advanced automotive active safety systems
  • Experience developing, conducting and analyzing on road studies
  • Strong team player with record of collaboration
  • Excellent networking skills
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Apply FDA Human Factors Engineering processes towards the Product Management and Software Development teams by determining customer needs and requirements
  • Deliver task analysis, wireframe, and user error analysis
  • Collaborate with software team to define detailed user interface design
  • Assist and/or develop the Human Machine Interface (HMI) for next generation laboratory diagnostics systems
  • Plan and execute usability testing, analyze data, document results and present recommendations to product teams
  • Facilitate and complete use error analyses
  • Use proven HFE methodologies and tools; recommend changes to improve the overall usability and ensure safe and reliable user experience
  • Collaborate with other Danaher and Beckman Coulter operating companies using UX principles and methods
  • Assist in training associates in UX and HFE methods
  • Author and contribute to HFE documentation needed for creating Usability Engineering File
  • Participate in the development of medical devices and follow the guidelines of the FDA (e.g. IEC 62366, AAMI HE75)
  • BS in Engineering, Human Factors Engineering / Ergonomics, Usability Engineering, Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Industrial Design, Engineering Psychology or equivalent technical degree
  • At least 5 years (or MS 3 years) of total experience in software and hardware development of medical devices
  • At least 3 years of relevant UX and/or Human Factors Engineering experience
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in medical device, pharmaceutical packaging, or other regulated industry
  • Experience in writing human factors study protocols and reports as well as HFE summary reports to support product registration
  • Thorough understanding of requirements for design, development, verification and validation of medical devices and combination products
  • Proven experience in the development of HFE principles of ergonomics, human computer/machine interface, and data collection/analysis methodologies
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant human factors regulations, standards and guidances for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging
  • Working understanding of the principles of Medical Device and healthcare regulations including FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR) & ISO 13485:2003
  • Experience in design of formative and summative human factors studies to address the needs of the requirements setting, design testing, verification and validation stages of device development
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Senior Principal Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Apply FDA Human Factors Engineering processes to determine customer needs and requirements for medical devices and software
  • Deliver task analysis, wireframe, user error analysis, develop success criteria, analyze results, and provide recommendations in accordance with FDA and other regulatory guidance
  • Collaborate closely with interface designers, engineers, and the marketing team to define detailed designs that meet customer needs
  • Plan and execute usability testing, analyze data, document results, and present recommendations to product teams following guidelines of the FDA (IEC 62366, AAMI HE75)
  • Facilitate and complete use error analyses, user interface specifications, and various FDA-specified documents that are part of the Usability Engineering File
  • Use proven HFE methodologies and tools to improve the overall usability of our products and to ensure safe and reliable user experiences
  • Work collaborately with key internal product stakeholders and customers to understand and support product design goals for existing and new products
  • Proven ability to focus on the user’s needs and to translate those needs into requirements
  • Expert knowledge of interaction design/user-centered design principles
  • Ability to deliver high quality work on tight schedules
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional UX/HFE experience in developing software and/or hardware
  • Demonstrated track record of success analyzing user needs via contextual research, usability testing, and other validation methods
  • Experience in healthcare highly desired; FDA experience in software design and development a plus
  • Able to interact effectively with product and development teams
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Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead Medical Device Human Factors Activities: Feasibility, device design development, ergonomics and design evaluation, etc
  • Development of Instructions For Use, Manuals, package design and other usability and design related graphics
  • Project management activities with vendors, partners, and internal departments
  • Develops and analyses device designs, provides suggestions, improvements and make ideas become design concepts
  • Statistical analysis of test results and study data
  • Trains and mentors more junior human factors engineers specifically and other team members generally in order to elevate the knowledge and prowess of the team
  • Experience preparing Human Factors information for 510(k), BLA, IDE, and PMA submissions is preferred
  • Previous experience conducting formative and summative human factors studies is a preferred
  • Expertise with graphic design software like Adobe Suite is a plus
  • Experience designing prototypes, evaluating product ergonomics is a plus
  • A strong statistical background is a plus
  • Bachelors of Science in the fields of Human-Centered Design and Engineering, Industrial and System Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar is required
  • 6+ years of experience in human factors, human-centered design, usability engineering, or related fields is required with Bachelor’s degree, 4 years of experience with a Master’s degree. Experience in the medical device industry or in the medical device group of a pharmaceutical or biotech company is preferred
  • The ideal candidate will have a combination of device design, testing, human factors and usability expertise in regulated environment
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Apply user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business objectives, and technology capabilities into exceptional user experiences
  • Conduct user interviews and observations and elicit requirements
  • Design, prototype, recommend, and evaluate user interfaces and interactions for a variety of system types on a variety of platforms
  • Analyze existing systems and propose user experience enhancements
  • Advise MITRE and the government on emerging technologies to improve collaboration and knowledge sharing in the workplace
  • Experience with UCD methods including heuristic evaluation and usability testing
  • Ability to analyze existing systems and propose user experience enhancements
  • Ability to conduct user interviews and observations and elicit requirements
  • Knowledge of industry best practices
  • A team player who knows how to work with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to influence and promote HFE to stakeholders
  • Talent for creating intuitive designs ranging from mobile applications to large visualizations for data walls
  • Knowledge of workflow analysis and/or business process modeling methods
  • Experience with advanced collaboration tools and technologies
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Appling human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products
  • Developing and implementing research methodologies and statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products and processes, such as cockpit designs, user workstations, and computerized human models
  • Interfacing with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces
  • Identifying and analyzing technological problems or risks, performing theoretical human factors investigations, and developing and implementing research and analysis plans
  • 5+ years experience as a Human Factors engineer performing activities as described above on military programs
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Good understanding of medical devices development processes in general
  • Specific knowledge on applying Human Factors Engineering processes to medical device development from concept generation to health authority submission
  • Experience in project / program management
  • Experience in developing and documenting Human Factors activities for medical devices as required by regulation
  • Experience in managing external suppliers for user studies (formative and summative studies)
  • Good understanding of the risk management activities
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Ergonomics & Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ergonomics simulation with Catia V5, Human Builder, Human posture analysis, in the frame of tenders and projects
  • Calculation of Anthropometrics data, seat dimension
  • Preparation, analysis and interpretation of REX results,
  • R&D under the coordination of Core Competence Network
  • Contributor to all AT programs & projects facing technical Issues in ergonomics related fields
  • Responsible for expertise in the domain of ergonomics, human factors, recommendation for diagrams, design of cabin and cars, design of seat and footrest, lighting
  • Responsible for specification of passengers needs in the domain of services (catering and distribution) and Information (Public address, video, etc...)
  • Responsible for specification for display
  • Accountable for measurements done in Tympanic area (pressure wave)
  • Accountable for cleanability
  • Responsible for platform, pre-projects and projects, simulations for cab visibility, workplace accessibility and reachability. Write reports that summarize the results before SGR. Provide simulation that valid the performance before PGR. Develop and promote the use of mock-up for the definition of cabin and cars layout
  • Responsible to define and deploy the process and tools to implement the simulation
  • Contributor for the definition of Engineering instruction, guidelines and DRCL
  • Responsible to develop, deploy and promote the library of manikin, driver’s desk, seat and footrest
  • Accountable for the engineering QCD
  • Contributor to develop relationship with Region and Platform to get REX about similar architecture and validation of simulated solution
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Mid Level Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • At least 3 years of experience in human factors engineering
  • At least 3 years of experience writing Mil-Std compliant test plans, procedures, and reports
  • At least 3 years of experience with aircraft modification programs
  • At least 3 years of experience with commercial airplanes or commercial derivatives
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Entry Level Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • At least 1 year of experience in human factors engineering
  • At least 1 year of experience writing Mil-Std compliant test plans, procedures, and reports
  • Analytical laboratory experience including the operation of analytical instruments and equipment
  • At least 1 year of experience with aircraft modification programs
  • At least 1 year of experience with commercial airplanes or commercial derivatives
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, design and manage multiple Human Factors studies including formative and summative evaluation. Write and review study protocol and reports
  • Plan and execute device validation strategy, analyse study results and report to management
  • Create instructions for use and training material for clinical trial and commercial purposes and provide clinical investigation in support of the device clinical studies, and country representative training in support of commercial launch
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Designing and executing tests to simulate product use for verifying and validating product performance, reliability, and usability
  • 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 Baxter initiatives and relevant human factors standards
  • Capable of handling moderately complex engineering assginments
  • Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on a variety of technical inputs
  • Experience with operating in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA) with comprehension of implications for medical device and healthcare application- preferred
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience using NX Human Modeling tool
  • Intimately familiar with MIL-STD-1472
  • Active/current Secret Clearance
  • Experience designing Engagement Operations Centers and rigid walled shelters
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Usability planning, delivery, tracking and closure for hardware, software, and web projects
  • Formal evaluation and experimental methods for field and lab design, collection, analysis, delivery HFEs at Intel act as design team members, lead UI evaluation efforts, partner effectively with other HFE groups and labs, and work closely with the Ease of Use community at Intel
  • Able to prioritize and focus on critical tasks
  • Independent, but take direction & input very well
  • Great verbal and written communications abilities
  • Experience C++ desired
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Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • With minimal supervision, leads human factors engineering work and research. These tasks provide experience and familiarization with the engineering staff, methods, techniques, theories, Baxter standard operating procedures, policies and projects
  • Actively participate on device program teams to ensure sound human factors principles are considered and implemented
  • Provide technical supervision to less experienced human factors engineers
  • 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
  • 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 list
  • 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 - Preferred
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Principal Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Apply knowledge of human factors principles (human performance and limitations – perceptual, cognitive, motor skills, anthropomorphics) and techniques (knowledge acquisition, user-interface design, usability evaluation) to cardiac electrophysiology systems product development
  • Organize and direct the work of staff and outside consultants working on human factors tasks to effectively and efficiently support product development efforts within the organization. Deliverables include, but are not limited to
  • M.S. degree in Human Factors Engineering or Cognitive Psychology or M.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering with extensive human factors coursework
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant human factors/usability engineering experience in hardware-software systems product development
  • Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams that may include other human factors experts
  • Proven ability to interface with customers in a highly professional manner
  • Proven ability to apply user-centered design and human factors/usability engineering principles to product research, development and design
  • Experience in medical device development
  • Ability to quickly assimilate advanced domain knowledge
  • Ability and desire to travel, including internationally
  • Ph.D. degree in one of the above disciplines
  • Greater than 10 years of experience working in above areas
  • Working knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology
  • Desire to build and lead a human factors team
  • Experience teaching human factors and usability engineering concepts to a diverse audience
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Principal Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design and conduct applied Human Factors experimental research to enhance human-system performance for threat detection systems and other transportation security applications
  • Design and conduct requirements-based tests and usability evaluations of security systems and procedures
  • Perform statistical analyses to support Human Factors tests, experiments, and evaluations of complex archival datasets
  • Measure human-in-the-loop system performance
  • Develop and determine the efficacy of security procedures
  • Develop and validate training curricula and materials to improve human-systems performance
  • Work with software developers and database specialists to develop and improve transportation security-related software applications
  • Aid engineers to design defensible, valid tests for security systems, and statistically analyze and report on system performance data
  • Write, review, and edit technical reports
  • Prepare and present oral briefings to clients
  • Write and contribute to writing proposals and white papers for new Human Factors and Engineering work
  • Direct, oversee, and ensure the quality of work for multiple subordinate researchers
  • Train less experienced personnel in experimental research and data analysis skills
  • Perform these duties with a minimum of supervision and within time and budget constraints
  • Ph.D in Cognitive, Experimental, Industrial/Organizational or Applied Psychology, or Human Factors. And 2 years of relevant experience
  • Human Factors testing/research/development experience with security systems and technologies
  • Experience developing user interfaces, user data collection/evaluation applications, and visual stimulus presentation applications in current programming languages (E.g., C++, C#, Java, etc.)
  • Experience designing experiments/analyzing data with Matlab
  • Experience writing and publishing work for professional publications and conferences
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide technical expertise in human factors to tenders, R&D, projects and improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with project managers and engineering teams to promote a good understanding of human factors capabilities and ensure smooth and effective integration of human factors throughout design, development and implementation
  • Produce a human factors integration plan to ensure HF methods and activities are suitably integrated with other project activities and conducted at the appropriate time, using suitable methods
  • Apply human factors methods and design principles to ensure
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design and execute usability (human factors) studies at various stages of product development from early prototypes through formal FDA-mandated validation. Author usability study protocols and reports, moderate studies, and analyze study data
  • Create and maintain usability risk analyses for da Vinci products in collaboration with interaction designers, clinical engineers, and others
  • Create and maintain usability engineering files for development projects
  • Manage usability engineering activities within development projects and provide schedules and status to technical product managers and engineering project managers
  • Lead or support the development of usability engineering processes within the engineering organization, including the creation and maintenance of department operating procedures, test plan templates, etc
  • Keep abreast of regulations and best practices for medical device human factors (e.g. IEC 62366, AAMI HE75) and advise management regarding potential improvements to internal processes and regulatory issues related to usability engineering
  • Collect and synthesize detailed use information of da Vinci products through various techniques including interviews, simulations, direct observation at hospitals, task analysis, and personas in collaboration with technical product managers, interaction designers, and clinical engineers
  • Present results of field observations, research, and usability studies to the engineering organization
  • Contribute to user interface designs by providing guidance, ideas, and feedback to interaction designers and developers. Assist creation and revision of user-interface requirements documents
  • May facilitate the organization and prioritization of observational data from user-facing departments in the company (e.g. clinical, product marketing, downstream marketing, training, customer support, clinical sales)
  • BS in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science with human-computer interface (HCI) emphasis, or related field. MS strongly preferred
  • 5+ years relevant Human Factors/Usability Engineering experience in hardware product development industry
  • Experience in medical device, or similar regulated industry, a significant plus
  • Ability to lead usability engineering activities (i.e. establishing usability requirements; creating usability risk analyses, study protocols, and study reports) for a complex, software-controlled electro-mechanical medical device
  • Ability to apply user-centered design and usability engineering principles to product research, development, and design
  • Superior ability to write accurate, clear, and concise protocols, reports, operating procedures, etc. in a timely manner
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize large quantities of information into usable communications
  • Ability to interface with customers in a highly professional manner
  • Ability to work with and across various groups and levels of management within the organization, including other engineering groups, marketing, clinical engineering, and regulatory. Excellent collaboration skills
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel internationally as well as domestically (up to 20%)
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead a distributed team of scientists and engineers at ATL, other Lockheed Martin facilities, outside companies, and universities to perform research in human systems integration, human performance augmentation, and human-system teaming, as well as perform modeling, simulation, and analysis, and conduct or supervise the conduct of experiments
  • Typical customers include DARPA, IARPA, ONR, AFRL, ARL, commercial companies, Lockheed Martin business units, and Advanced Technology Labs proper (via internally funded basic and applied research programs)
  • Applicants are expected to have ideas for research and have a desire to see these research concepts funded
  • Research will focus on generating approaches that can be used to enhance Lockheed Martin’s goal of enabling human-system teaming and to making leaps ahead in human-system effectiveness
  • R&D could take place in the areas of human-systems integration, human-robot interaction, performance monitoring, or adaptive training
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Psychology, Information Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Neurology, or related discipline
  • Minimum of 12 years research and development experience in a relevant area
  • Proven ability to define research objectives, prepare and present research plans and results to management and customers, developing research proposals, and planning, implementing, and tracking of R&D projects
  • Previous experience writing proposals to win DoD-funded contracts, team with university researchers in the human factors and human-system integration domains, and collaborate with small and medium enterprise companies
  • Exceptional verbal and written skills and ability to present complex technical issues to LM management as well as the ability to be a technical advocate for human effectiveness and performance enhancement technologies
  • Prefer degree with a focus on dimensions of human-machine interaction, including the development of trust and transparency between humans and physical or digital agents. These methods will be applied to advance human-machine interaction technologies to attain high levels of human-system performance
  • 6 or more years of industry and/or government experience
  • Ph.D. or equivalent research experience in one of the above technical disciplines
  • Experience in transitioning technology from the research environment to users
  • Ability to perform some travel
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Contribute to nuclear designs and safety cases, and to reviews of existing designs
  • Ensure timely Human Factors integration into equipment and system designs
  • Interface with the safety and engineering teams to ensure the incorporation of Human Factors requirements in design
  • Prepare Human Factors documentation demonstrating the role of the operator in maintaining safe operation
  • Undertake Human Factors assessments such as task analysis to inform design and support both qualitative and quantitative human error assessment
  • Contribute to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) assessments
  • Participate in hazard and operability (HAZOP) and hazard identification (HAZID) studies
  • A Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) accredited degree
  • A demonstrable ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to tight deadlines
  • An understanding of the role of Human Factors in complex and safety-critical systems
  • Experience or knowledge of the application of structured analytical techniques
  • The ability to provide clear, concise and accurate assessments and to communicate ideas and important issues clearly, both in writing and verbally
  • Appreciation of the role of human factors and human reliability as part of safety cases would be an advantage
  • An understanding and experience of the conduct of training needs analysis (TNA) for complex systems would also be an advantage
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Psychology, from an accredited college or university
  • Due to export control restrictions, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Due to Flight Testing safety, candidate must obtain at least a third class airman medical certification
  • Master's degree in Human Factors, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Psychology emphasis degrees are a plus
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher is a plus
  • Interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams
  • Assertiveness at asking questions and gathering information from the team
  • Self-starter, ability to work independently and able to work as a team player
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks with some supervisory oversight
  • Familiarity with FAA compliance aspects: DOT/FAA/TC-13/44
  • Knowledge of Honeywell Flight Decks, a plus
  • Private Pilot license, a plus
  • Ground School is a plus
  • Military Officer leadership experience, a plus
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Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human factors, usability, engineering psychology, and/or research from an accredited school and 5+ years of work experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience
  • Sufficient maturity to interact with Project Managers in a cooperative and productive manner with little supervision from the VP of Research & Usability
  • Expertise in a range of user-centered design methods
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Technically proficient human factors engineering professional responsible for lifecycle application of human factors design process, principles, analysis, and usability testing methods
  • Develops collaborative working relationships with a range of functions including, but not limited to R&D, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory and Clinical functions
  • Provides technical guidance and/or design expertise to a wide variety of contexts including, but not limited to
  • Minimum 2 – 5 years of general human factors/usability experience and/or medical human factors experience; with an advanced degree no prior work experience may be considered
  • Demonstrated experience in a human factors/usability role in new product development
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management with diplomacy and tact
  • Ability to work mostly independently with a moderate level of supervision
  • Ability to address issues and solutions in clear and concise written and verbal communication
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Human Factors Engineering
  • Prior experience with human factors analyses and designing and executing usability studies
  • Ability to become familiar with relevant quality regulations (21 CFR Part 820.30), human factors/usability engineering standards (IEC 62366-1, ANSI HE75, ISO 14971), and FDA guidance
  • Track record of interdisciplinary collaboration with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing and other functions
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Leads multiple project teams of other designers and internal and outsourced partners responsible for all stages of user experience design and development for a portfolio of complex products and platforms, including experience/information architecture, validation, and specifications
  • Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced partners on user experience design and development
  • Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with user experience design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and user experience
  • Provides domain-specific expertise and overall user experience design leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities
  • Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and design language into projects and activities in the user experience design organization
  • Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Design, Human Factors Engineering, Social Sciences research, or
  • Broad experience with application of design theories, principles, and concepts to a portfolio of multiple information technology and consumer products and services designs
  • Broad understanding and experience in designing and implementing research and data collection plans for user experience testing and acceptance
  • Reviewing and evaluating designs for alignment with overall product architecture; recommending and implementing changes to designs and technology to improve product quality and overall user experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate user experience data, design proposals and product specifications and negotiate options at senior management levels
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide Human Factors support to Thales’s rail projects to support project delivery timescales and budget
  • Working closely with stakeholders both within Thales and externally with clients, and regulatory bodies, in the delivery of Thales projects
  • Utilise Thales internal operational resource to ensure products and projects meet the needs of the end user groups
  • Carry out Human Factors activities at all stages of the systems design lifecycle
  • Evaluate Human Factors related issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions
  • Support the marketing activity in identifying business opportunities and preparing bids
  • Govern Human Factors projects across the company and to ensure that HF is considered in all aspects of the companies work
  • Support the promotion of Human Factors integration methodology within Thales rail
  • Proactively review internal processes and procedures from the HF perspective
  • Co-operate with statutory, company and client health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and instructions
  • The role is predominantly dayshift, although some nightshift and weekend working will be required. Note that travel to Europe, North America and other locations may be required
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Human Factors Engineer Senior Resume Examples & Samples

  • Applies human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products
  • Develops and implements research methodologies and statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products and processes
  • Interfaces with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces
  • Identifies and analyzes technological problems or risks, performs theoretical human factors investigations, and develops and implements research and analysis plans
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide support to plant facility system design engineers to integrate human factors into design modifications or new projects
  • Identify the need for and assist in the preparation of human factors engineering program plans, summary report, V&V plan, and design guides and procedures
  • Perform and document human factors analyses e.g., function and task analyses
  • Assist in the development of computerized displays and conventional panel human-system interfaces e.g., meters and control devices
  • Participate in human factors verification and validation activities
  • Participate in discussions with facility design engineers, CANDU utility staff
  • Perform control centre design activities such as prepare Design Guides, prepare specifications for Human System Interface (HSI), performing reviews of HSI screens; provide input to the overall layout of the control centre and control panels, prepare detailed drawings (e.g. nameplate details) for control panels, work with vendors to ensure compliance with procedures and standard design, etc…
  • Prepare proposals and technical documentation in support of new work
  • Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting, to meet project goals with minimal supervision
  • Give technical guidance and leadership to junior human factors designers/engineers
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, or computer science, specializing in human factors (e.g., course work in human factors methods, perception/cognition, statistical analysis of behavioral data, work space/equipment layout, human-computer interaction) or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of knowledge and experience in the application of human factors to engineering design and development processes in process control in CANDU power plant, or related industries
  • Must have good technical skills and problem-solving capabilities, and be able to seek practical solutions to human factors problems in design and operation (e.g., procedures)
  • Must have demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) status or willing to become a NEW
  • Master’s degree in Human Factors
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the application of human factors to engineering design and development processes in process control in CANDU power plant, or related industries
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Navtac, Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Programs & Policy Group (PPPG), AJV-14, Airspace Policy & Regulations Group, AJV-11, Airspace Services Business Support Group, AJV-17 and Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Service Center (SC) Operations Support Groups (OSGs) AJV-E2, AJV-C2, and AJV-W2. Developing and implementing Area Navigation (RNAV), PBN Routes defined as Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR), Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and Q/T and TK routes
  • Management Information System (MIS) and office automation management support required to support the Navigation Programs and all the teams within the MIS group to ensure accurate, timely and effective use of resources, collection of data, reporting and management of information systems necessary to develop, acquire, deploy, maintain, sustain, and improve navigation products and services for the National Airspace System
  • FAA Ground Based Navigation and Lighting Group (GBNA) for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a NAS of air traffic control and navigation facilities supporting terminal area approach and landing operations under all weather conditions. Provides management and technical support to modernize, certify and document work related to the FAA’s mission including the conduct of investigative research into NAS facility and site-related problems encountered in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the current navigation and landing systems. This work also includes specialized analysis, modeling and tests to determine what equipment is appropriate to meet the specified category of operation. Human Factors Engineer will be responsible for integrating human factors in the acquisition and implementation of navigation and landing systems. The HFE is concerned with ways of designing jobs, machines, operations, environments or work systems so they are compatible with human capabilities and limitations. Human Factors Engineer conducts user needs analysis, task flow analysis, interface design, usability testing and statistical data analysis. Develops human factors design, testing and applied research for telecommunications products and services. Human Factors generally integrates a hardware/software design and implementation with a human in their environment while prohibiting occupational hazards
  • Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience
  • Must have at least 4 years of professional work experience in human factors engineering with the state of the art complex integrated systems
  • Preferred work experience in an aeronautical engineering related field and/or navigation systems
  • May be required to supervise and train subordinate personnel in technical writing and editing
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. Master’s degree in a principle or related discipline may substitute for 2 years of relevant experience
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Principal Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Apply your knowledge of human factors theory, principles, methods, and tools to identify, plan, and conduct human factors activities across the product life cycle of innovative, next-generation products
  • Working under minimal supervision, independently plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate human factors activities
  • Translate user needs and requirements into design concepts. Create or contribute to the creation of mockups and prototypes
  • Plan and conduct formative usability evaluations and summative validation tests, analyze data, document results, and present recommendations to product teams
  • Create documentation related to human factors activities needed for regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including engineering, marketing, regulatory, and clinical areas
  • Direct and mentor junior staff members and contractors
  • Actively contribute ideas for improvement and collaboration
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Creates use cases
  • Participates in evaluation of risk related to product use
  • Conducts data analysis
  • Supports prototype development
  • Performs literature reviews
  • Runs usability studies
  • Participates in product reviews
  • Engages in personal on-going learning to broaden knowledge in human factors engineering
  • Understanding of user centered design including the development of use scenarios/task analysis, risk documentation, literature review, and usability protocols and reports
  • Capability to effectively solve complex problems
  • Ability to perform within a cross-functional team environment
  • Expertise with MS Office applications to generate workflows, reports and spreadsheets
  • Ability to multi task and meet deadlines
  • Strong ability to negotiate
  • Experience in the establishment of HFE requirements / standards
  • Experience with operating in a regulated environment (i.e. FDA) and implications for medical device and healthcare applications
  • Understanding of design requirements, development, verification, and validation for medical devices
  • Basic understanding of Quality System Regulations (QSR)
  • Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering principles
  • Bachelor’s Degree in human factors or related field with 0-2 years related experience
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FAA Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree in applied or experimental Psychology
  • 20+ years of experience conducting human factors research, preferably in support of FAA contracts
  • Must have managed research teams of 20 or more staff with human factors or aerospace engineering skills
  • M.A in Human factors
  • Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology
  • Extensive publication and presentation examples (should be provided as requested)
  • Current Private Pilot’s license
  • Teaching experience
  • Experience and familiarity with FAA programs, especially research and development projects
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Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides human factors support throughout the product development lifecycle including user needs identification, development of user profiles and use scenarios, task analysis, use-related risk analysis, generation of hardware and software design concepts (creation of physical models and prototypes, graphical user interfaces, and product graphics), user interface design and instructions for use
  • Plans and manages formative and summative user studies, reporting and presenting design recommendations to the project team. This includes management of external vendors
  • Performs anthropometric, biomechanical, ergonomic, and systems safety analyses to identify and assess risk in product development
  • Cross-examines and proposes design optimization by providing ergonomic, usability background information
  • Leads IFU/training video design and development and evaluation in user studies
  • Closely collaborates with cross functional stakeholders (e.g. risk management, Drug Regulatory Affairs, clinical development…)
  • Supports Human Factors related documentation for Health Authority registration and leads discussion with health authority
  • Works independently against self-set targets and team targets
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Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering or Interaction Design
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively more responsible work experience with the design of software for complex applications
  • Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of human factors as well as cognitive psychology theory and applications; the software development process, software technology, and effective methods of working with R&D teams; 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
  • Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications
  • Graduate Degree in Human Factors Engineering
  • Medical Device Industry experience
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • As Human Factors Engineer you ensure the implementation of human factors/ usability engineering into the given projects within the BI quality system and in compliance with the given regulations (US and EU) for medical devices and combination products
  • You act as subject matter expert and as project lead in the collaboration with external HFE consultants and service providers
  • Furthermore you use your experience to plan and perform Human Factors Engineering (HFE) with a focus on design validation
  • You support the continuous improvement process of the quality system for combination products relating to usability and design validation
  • Moreover you ensure a strong interface with the device design & development team, in particular with risk management, design engineering, medical and marketing
  • Applying your knowledge of HFE, you lead employees in the field of design validation activities and support the combination product projects in compiling submission relevant documentation
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • BS or MS in Human Computer Interaction or similar is required
  • 4-5 years work experience as an Human Factors Engineer is required
  • 2-3 years work experience in the medical device industry preferred
  • Knowledge of FDA Design Controls and IEC 62366 is required
  • UX design experience preferred, but not required. Position will be focused on usability process and testing
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Senior Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, design and manage Human Factors studies including formative and summative evaluation. Write and review study protocol and reports
  • Plan and execute device validation strategy, analyze and report study results
  • Perform use-related risk management, including task analysis and user risk analysis
  • Write design control documentation including user requirements and design input specifications, as well as submission documentation related to Human Factors, including briefing books and HFE summary reports
  • Manage external supplier relationships, define and manage external packages and work internally with procurement to identify new suppliers and establish contracts
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Familiarity with seating system design and human factors of seating
  • Knowledge of perceptual and experimental psychology and Human Factors methodologies
  • Knowledge in biometrics, HMI, and intelligent applications
  • Strong experience with product development from concept through prototype level
  • Team participation, collaboration and project management skills
  • Strong communication and organization skills and ability to multi-task effectively
  • Strong technical background in Human Factors or Biomechanics and related analytical skills
  • Experience with CAD programs
  • 3+ years product development (concept to launch) experience
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Human Factors Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Adapt to rapidly changing workloads to meet timelines, and assess priority based on impact to overall business needs
  • Effectively present complex technical information to an audience of varied expertise/level for guidance, education and quick decision-making
  • Follow a human factors engineering process as required by international and national regulatory bodies and design and conduct appropriate evaluations to validate new medical devices and changes to currently fielded medical devices
  • Conduct analyses and user evaluations on electro mechanical, disposables and graphic user interface-type user interfaces
  • Understand user centered design and human factors principles and develop, investigate through literature and communicate applicable ergonomic data to support design teams in detailed product development and requirements definitions
  • Draft Human Factors Engineering plans, conduct Task Analyses, write suitable evaluation protocols for a range of usability research activities, heuristic, and simulated use evaluations
  • Independently conduct ergonomic, heuristic and simulated use evaluations and dry-runs with internal experts and external clinical customers on and off-site, nationally or internationally, document study findings, and communicate findings to development teams
  • Capture detailed observations and user feedback, prioritize user feedback, and assist the team in driving usability findings to resolution
  • Co-ordinate participant recruitment efforts and study schedules prior to user evaluations
  • Co-ordinate logistics associated with interactive meetings and evaluations with clinical customers on-site or at clinical sites, nationally and/or internationally
  • Provide recommendations based on Human Factors principles and identify areas of improvement and recommend potential improvements to complex electromechanical and disposable devices
  • Participate in cross-functional product development teams and technical/design reviews and cross-functional documentation reviews
  • Bachelors of Science in Engineering preferably in Human Factors, Industrial Design Engineering, Bio-Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Working experience in an FDA regulated environment following Quality Systems Regulations and knowledge of documentation
  • Exposure and hands-on experience with the product development process as it relates to medical devices
  • Experience with usability research in the clinical/medical area
  • Knowledge of basic human factors principles and ergonomic resources
  • Hands-on experience with user evaluation techniques and creating Task Analyses
  • Experience critiquing design solutions and contributing to conceptual designs
  • Knowledge of National and International Human Factors-related standards and guidelines
  • Strong technical writing skills and oral communication skills
  • Strong people skills, takes initiative on a daily basis
  • Outside and inside-the-box thinker with strong ability to plan and prioritize based on multiple activities
  • Ability to troubleshoot, and make quick knowledge and experience-guided decisions
  • Demonstrated experience with methods and tools of project management and ability to manage timelines
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video editing, etc
  • Understanding of the medical device industry and applicable HFE standards and regulations
  • Mentoring ability
  • Masters of Science in Engineering preferably in Human Factors, Industrial Design Engineering, Bio-Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Proficient with Adobe Illustrator