Engineer III, Human Factors Engineering

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Job Description

Objective:

The Engineer III, Human Factors Engineering (HFE) is responsible for supporting the Human-Centered research, design, and development of Medical Devices and Combination Products. This role contributes to the design and evaluation of product user interface, including hardware, software, packaging, labeling, and instructional materials, to help ensure safe and effective use of the product by the intended users in the anticipated use environment. The Engineer III, HFE also contributes to the adoption of digital and AI-enabled Human Factors Engineering tools and methodologies.

The Engineer III, HFE's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the development and execution of Human Factors Engineering activities in compliance with regional regulatory guidance.
• Contributing to User Research planning and execution in accordance with Quality Management System requirements.
• Supporting Human Factors product and system level requirements aligned with Target Product Profile.
• Conducting exploratory research and AI-augmented research to generate high-quality user data, including digital ethnography, remote usability platforms, and synthetic user simulations.
• Executing Human Factors studies to iteratively evaluating product user interface - including hardware, software, packaging, instructional material, and training.
• Supporting data driven risk management approaches, including predictive modeling.
• Contributing to Human Factors Validation Protocols and Reports.
• Supporting the selection, coordination, and management of Human Factors and User Research vendors.
• Developing Usability Engineering Files in compliance with IEC and ISO standards.
• Contributing to Human Factors standard operating procedures and templates development.
• Applying functional knowledge of applicable guidance, regulations, standards, and industry best practices to medical device and combination product design and development process.
• Preparing documentation to support medical device and combination product development activities including design controls.
• Partnering with cross-functional colleagues across mechanical engineering, software, clinical, regulatory, commercial, data science, digital, and quality disciplines.
• Supporting internal and external quality audits.
• Communicating with internal and external key stakeholders.

Education & Qualifications:

• Master's degree of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry.
• OR, Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience in Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry
• OR, Associate's degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience in Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry

Physical Health Requirements:

• While the role of an Engineer III, HFE primarily involves cognitive and analytical tasks, good physical health is essential. Engineers may need to visit manufacturing sites or conduct user testing in clinical environments and research facilities, which might involve walking, standing, or other physical activities.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$89,900.00 - $141,240.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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