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Baxter International Inc. · 2 months ago

Principal Human Factors Engineer

Round Lake, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $143K/yr

5+ years exp

Baxter International Inc. is dedicated to redefining healthcare delivery and empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact. The Principal Human Factors Engineer will apply human factors engineering principles to develop and evaluate medical products, lead human factors activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure user-centered design and compliance with standards.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate project scope, plans, tasks and deliverables with program teams and manage time to meet project deadlines. This includes reporting pertinent information at key achievements through clear, concise oral and written communications

In partnership with other R&D teams, develop product prototypes for user interface evaluation and validation

Perform human factors/usability studies (formative and summative) for hardware, software, labeling, and disposable products

Present and advise on human factors topics across the organization

Without appreciable direction, responsible for directing and coordinating all human factors activities necessary to complete a major product development program or several small projects

Lead efforts to develop processes and procedures that align to Baxter initiatives and FDA/international human factors standards

Provide technical supervision to less experienced human factors engineers, and may be responsible for the management of a small work group

Participate in continuous learning initiatives to expand expertise in human factors engineering and enhance skills in emerging areas of user experience creation to boost personal efficiency

Qualification

Human Factors EngineeringUsability StudiesProduct Lifecycle MethodologiesData AnalysisUser ResearchPrototypingRegulatory Environment ExperienceEffective CommunicationTechnical LeadershipProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's in Human Factors Engineering (HFE), or a related field (such as Industrial Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Human-Computer Interface, Applied Psychology, etc.); Master's or PhD is desirable

At least 5 years of practical experience in human factors is required

Demonstrated expertise in HFE principles and methodologies (including ergonomics, human computer/machine interface, data collection, data analysis, etc.)

Demonstrated expertise in implementing human factors methodologies throughout projects spanning the product lifecycle (including user research, prototyping, formative and summative product assessments, analysis of use-related risks, etc.)

Demonstrated track record in successfully applying HFE requirements/standards

Effective interpersonal abilities in both written and verbal communication

Shown capability to form conclusions and provide suggestions derived from technical inputs across various functions such as Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, etc

Demonstrated understanding of user centered development, heuristic evaluations, invention of experiments, and qualitative data analysis

Displayed capability in delivering technical leadership for HFE projects with considerable complexity and scope

Ability to solve HFE problems with minimal assistance

Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable task lists

Understanding of development requirements for composing, validating, and verifying medical products

Experience with operating in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA) with comprehension of implications for medical device and healthcare applications

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one

Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service

Family and medical leaves of absence

Paid parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Childcare benefits

Company

Baxter International Inc.

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For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.

Founded in 1931

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees