Principal Human Factors Design Engineer
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
- 7+ years of experience with Bachelors Degree; or
- 5+ years of experience with Masters Degree; or
- Experience designing and evaluating software and hardware products using principles of Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and other Human Factors experts.
- Knowledge of the application various human factors/usability engineering principles and tools in the design, development, and evaluation of hardware and software products brought to market.
- Ability to integrate creative skills with innovative problem-solving techniques to develop design concepts.
- Experience creating Interactive Graphical prototypes (wireframe) using Visio, Axure and/or Photoshop.
- Experience designing and validating Software Human Computer Interfaces for a variety of screen sizes.
- Experience designing and validating Hardware User Interface to include physical ergonomics and anthropometry.
- Experience conducting user research or observational research and usability studies.
- Strong oral and written technical communication skills. Strong ability to work with and lead multidisciplinary teams that may include other HF experts.
- Ability to quickly understand and become proficient in domain knowledge.
- Embraces change and ability to multi-task continuously.
- Ability to work independently with limited guidance and develop comprehensive plans and solutions to complex issues.
- Strong negotiation, conflict management, and influence management skills.
- Have a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Previous work experience in the medical industry.
- Knowledge of product development processes based on IEC 62366.
- Experience integrating human factors engineering into a product development process.
- Up to 20% travel required.
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)