Title: Human Factors Engineer Duration: 12-24 months Location: St. Paul, MN 55117 (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Position Responsibilities: Responsible for coordinating all activities necessary to complete Human Factors engineering projects. Activities include, but are not limited to: o Conducting ethnographic user research to identify user needs o Translating user needs to requirements and product design concepts o Developing prototypes to explore and validate product design concepts o Performing workflow, task and use error analyses o Conducting Formative Usability testing o Conducting Summative Validation testing • Participate on development program teams to ensure human factors principles are considered and implemented. • Create and communicate project deliverables and manage time to meet project deadlines
Experience and Skillsets required:
Proven ability to apply knowledge of Human Factors principles and techniques to the design, development, and evaluation of hardware and/or software products
Experience leading Human Factors activities across the product lifecycle, including ethnographic research, user needs identification, workflow and task analysis, requirements development, user interface design, user error analysis, usability and validation testing
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership.
Experience with software and/or hardware user-interface design
Proven ability to interface with customers in a highly professional manner
Ability to quickly assimilate advanced domain knowledge • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Education Requirements:
M.S. degree in Human Factors Engineering, Design, Cognitive Psychology, Anthropology, Human-Computer Interaction or a related discipline
Minimum 5+ years of relevant Human Factors/Usability engineering experience in a product development environment for Senior
Minimum 10+ years of relevant Human Factors/Usability engineering experience in a product development environment for Principal
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
Ph.D. degree in one of the above disciplines
Experience in medical device development
Working knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology
Working knowledge of Human Factors/Usability Engineering regulatory standards
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $80.00/hr.
