Sr. Human Factors Engineer
Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
We are one of the largest global suppliers of healthcare equipment, renowned for innovative products, services and solutions including diagnostic imaging systems, therapy equipment for treatment and electromedicine and IT solutions to optimize workflow and increase efficiency in the healthcare industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Requirements Analysis – Analyze product requirements and develop user interface requirements
- Human Factors Engineering – Understand and develop requirements for human-system interfaces.
- User Interface Design – Design the product user interface according to standards and best practices
- Requirements Development – Write user interface specifications including UI layout and descriptions of interface elements
- Prototyping – Develop functional, operational, physical, and user interface architectures for our medical products
- Usability Studies – Conduct usability studies, develop user profiles, design usability tests, and write formal reports
- Workflow Analysis – Work with our customers to understand clinical workflows and clinical requirements
- Design Reviews – Review existing product designs and identify necessary enhancements
- Risk Management – Identify, assess, and develop mitigations to product risks based on usability and potential user error
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Computer Science, Human Factors Engineering, Usability, or related field required; MS degree a plus
- 5+ years of human factors engineering and UI design experience preferably with medical device industry
- Excellent understanding of HCI, CHI, HFE, as well as UI modeling and UI prototyping
- Excellent knowledge about user interface design in PC based systems using Microsoft Windows
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to convey ideas and concepts to a wide range of audience
- Produce excellent results with minimal supervision
- Strong quality orientation and customer focus
- Interaction and collaboration with several departments and locations in the United States, Germany, and India required
- Occasional domestic and international travel required
BENEFITS:
- Career advancement and employee training programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) plan with 100% employer matching for the first 6%
- Comprehensive health benefits including dental and vision
- Vacation, floating holidays, personal days, and sick days
Received: 08-Aug-08
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