Human Factors Engineer

Job#: 3019956

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for an Human Factors Engineer. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to .

Here are the details:

Position: Human Factors Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA

Project Duration: 12 months

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Client's Human Factors team is looking for an enthusiastic and team-focused Human Factors Engineer that has a desire to learn and apply Human Factors principles to design safe, effective and usable products for the diabetes-care industry.

The Human Factors Engineer will be integral to the completion of Human Factors deliverables needed for the definition, design, and evaluation of medical devices within the diabetes-care industry. In this role, you will be joining a small, dynamic team of Human Factors Engineers to contribute to the design and development of next-generation diabetes products prior to commercial release. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience in Human Factors, thrives in highly collaborative environments, is an analytical thinker, has a high level of curiosity when solving problems, and wants to make a direct impact on patient lives by ensuring the products they use achieve world-class safety and usability.

Responsibilities:

Will author, review, and edit Human Factors engineering documentation related to assigned projects. Examples of documentation include:

o Formative protocols and reports

o Validation protocols and reports

o Usability Plans

o Use Specifications

o User Interface Specifications

o Use Related Risk Analyses

Plan, execute, and report on Human Factors formative and validation studies to support medical device design optimization.

Perform root cause analyses and other qualitative data analysis methods to analyze data from Human Factors formative and validation studies. Based on study results, provide actionable design recommendations, and create presentations summarizing study results.

Work cross functionally within product core teams to ensure use-related risks have been comprehensively evaluated and that appropriate risk controls are in place to ensure safe and effective use.

Provide research and design inputs related to human capabilities and product interactions to inform design and contribute to the verification and the validation of medical devices.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen team practices and documentation.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.

Master's degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

1-3 years of relevant work experience, Human Factors engineering experience in the medical device industry preferred.

Ability to self-motivate and self-manage.

Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.

Ability to plan and conduct effective meetings and presentations.

Ability to collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Willingness to travel to a location within the United States as needed to support formative and validation studies (up to 25% of the time).

Preferred Skills/Competencies:

Working knowledge of FDA's Human Factors Guidance and recognized standards (HE75, IEC 62366) related to medical devices.

Experience with user-centered design methods.

Experience conducting Human Factors formative and validation studies, including study moderation.

Understanding of the theories, principles, and data associated with human performance capabilities and limitations (perceptual, cognitive, motor, biomechanical, and anthropometric).

Ability to apply Human Factors principles and methods to the design, definition, evaluation, and use of medical devices.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.