Human Factors Engineer

Company Description

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. 

About the Job

We are looking for a Human Factors Engineer who will work with multi-disciplinary teams to execute research and usability testing for projects.

Major Responsibilities

The HFE will be responsible for leading interactions with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., clients), such as presentations of study or research results. The HFE will also lead project teams, contribute to internal process improvement initiatives, mentor Associate Engineers/Researchers, and deliver direct reports.

Education and Experience

• MS/MA in human factors engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field required. 
• Minimum of 3 years of Human Factors experience working in healthcare or another safety-critical industry -or- BS/BA in a related field  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in human factors in a safety-critical industry.

Preferred Experience

• 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 the 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 various fields, including engineering, design, and psychology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated track record of deploying various research techniques to collect and process data across multiple areas of a 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 moderating usability testing.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work full-time at the Design Science office
• Ability to travel 30% of the time, domestically and internationally.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to multitask. 

Licenses/Certifications 

N/A

Work Environment

Typical office environment

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Typical office environment, clinical and hospital settings

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Standing, sitting, keyboarding, walking, ability to lift, push, pull up to 25 lbs.

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

Please note that this position requires AT LEAST 3 years of industry work experience in Human Factors. Experience with medical devices and/or combination products and the FDA is required.

Visit our website / blog at www.dscience.com for more information, or check us out on social media @designscience

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!

Other:

Resume / cover letter required. 

Visit our website / blog at www.dscience.com for more information on the company, or check us out on social media @designscience . 

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.