Tittle: R&D Engineer (Human Factors) Duration: 9 Months (With possible extension) Location: Pref. Alameda, CA or Milpitas CA (Open for remote)
Please note that there may be 10% International travel involved and will be to the EU/UK.
List 3-5 hard requirements for the role:
Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of human factors as well as cognitive psychology theory and application; the software development process, software technology, and effective methods of working with R&D teams; customers, trends, governmental factors and emerging research and technologies affecting product usability.
A qualified record of implementing new processes to existing human factors and related systems.
Documented record of delivering software engineering information which adds value to management’s decision-making process.
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.
List any preferred requirements that would stand out on a resume:
Experience working on U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated, class 2 or class 3 medical devices or combination.
Knowledge of insulin-requiring diabetes / strong diabetes disease state and diabetes product knowledge.
Understanding of Quality System Regulations (QSR), including maintenance of a Design History File (DHF)/Usability Engineering File.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both written and verbal form.
List Top Skills you are looking for:
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
Years’ of experience required: 5+
Required education level/certifications: Bachelor’ Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Industrial Design, or a related field.
Daily tasks/duties and department interactions:
Apply human factors expertise to the definition, design, and evaluation of products within the R&D division.
Apply knowledge of human factors principles (human performance and limitations – perceptual, cognitive, motor skills, anthropomorphic) and techniques (knowledge acquisition, user-interface design, usability evaluation) to continuous glucose monitoring product development
Deliverables include but are not limited to: Usability engineering files; Task analyses; Usability risk analyses.
Experience working as part of a cross-functional, multidisciplinary team.
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