Human Factors Engineer

Summary

Join our dynamic Human Factors Engineering team in Boston as a motivated and curious Human Factors Engineer to grow your career and gain hands-on experience in human-centered design and usability engineering within the medical technology and healthcare space.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of consulting and/or industry experience (Senior HFE) or 6+ years of experience (Principal HFE)
• Bachelor's, MS, or PhD in Human Factors Engineering, HCI, Behavior Sciences, Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of relevant HF standards and guidance for medical devices and combination products (e.g., IEC 62366 and FDA guidance)
• Experience applying usability engineering processes to medical device development, including
• Contributing to the multi-disciplinary human-centered design process with design input, user needs capture, and requirements definition
• Usability Engineering file development (e.g., use specifications, expert reviews, user interface specifications, known use problem analysis, HFE summary report)
• Understanding of use-related risk activities, such as task analyses and Use-FMEA
• Formative and summative (HF validation) study planning, moderating, observation, analysis, and reporting
• Project management and/or project leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior Human Factors Engineers to support usability engineering efforts for the development of medical devices and combination products
• Contribute to human-centered design and development activities for regulated medical products
• Assist in planning and conducting usability studies (formative and validation), including moderating user research, analyzing results, and drafting reports
• Contribute to the creation of usability engineering documentation such as use specifications, user interface specifications, and risk analysis documents (e.g., Use-FMEA)
• Learn and apply human factors principles and medical device regulations (such as IEC 62366, FDA guidance, and ISO 14971) under the guidance of senior team members
• Support HF validation testing, providing input into test protocols and assisting with data collection, data analysis and reporting
• Assist with tasks related to risk management, including conducting task analyses and identifying use-related risks
• Present study results and project updates to clients and internal teams, both verbally and visually, in a clear and concise manner
• Participate in occasional travel to client sites and/or research facility locations (typically 20-25% of the time)

Benefits

• Career Growth: We offer mentorship and support as you develop your skills in Human Factors Engineering, and provide opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and dynamic team where you can learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to meaningful projects
• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment with the option to work from home much of the time, while still engaging with your team and clients in person as needed
• Impactful Work: Contribute to improving the design and usability of medical products that make a difference in people's lives