Engineer 3 - Human Factors

Requisition ID:  35321  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Engineer 3 - Human Factors

 

JOB SUMMARY

Work requires originality and judgement in performing independent human factors research, analysis, and evaluation using standard human factors engineering (HFE) theories, principles, and data to facilitate user-centered product design and development.  Performs work which requires a broad knowledge of engineering precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.

 

The Human Factors Engineer 3 will apply HFE to system user interface definition, design, and evaluation for new product development, as well as support sustaining and innovation projects.  Duties are assigned to provide experience and familiarization with engineering methods, independent thinking, leadership opportunities, and company practices and policies.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Leads the strategy, planning, and execution of human factors engineering activities and HF validation for new product development projects of all sizes and sustaining projects with impacts to the user interface.
• Advises, reviews, and approves HF impact assessments for product design changes.
• Conducts user-centered research including interviews, contextual inquiries, task analyses, and anthropomorphic evaluations for development of user and environment profiles, use specification, use cases, and usability/user interface requirements.
• Exercises independent judgment in usability testing methodology, data collection, data analysis, conclusions, and design recommendations at various stages of product development from early prototypes through formal validation testing.
• Ensures that product development projects are following HFE process compliant with all Company policies and procedures as well as existing IEC Usability standards, AAMI Human Factors standards and/or FDA and NMPA Human Factors Guidances.
• Analyzes field data and reviews literature and publications to identify existing usability issues with on-market products. 
• Works with cross-functional teams to create and maintain use-related risk analyses and user interface requirements.
• Actively collaborates in prototype development of user interfaces, including software, graphical user-interface, hardware or disposable components, and labeling and training. 
• Supports the development of internal tools for human factors data capture, analysis, and testing.
• Contributes to identifying and developing design and development process improvements and best practices.
• Reinforces customer empathy and human-centered design approach across the organization.

• Keeps abreast of regulations and best practices for medical device human factors engineering (e.g. IEC 62366, AAMI HE75, FDA Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices).

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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