Abbott · 1 day ago
Human Factors Engineer
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking a Human Factors Engineer to lead usability initiatives across product lines, conduct research, and train staff on usability theory and technology.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Plans and conducts customer and competitive research to identify, prioritize/develop new projects, create detailed usability improvement plans/concepts, select/manage external usability design resources, and lead internal and external development resources
Responsible for usability initiatives across product/organizational lines, and for training staff members about relevant usability theory, resources, and technology
Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness
Applies advanced usability improvement principles to the evaluation and solution of complex product design problems
Remains abreast of and consults on usability improvement advancements
Creates and trains others in the use of the most effective, cost efficient and best usability related processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness
Exercises independent judgment in the planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status to manager
Using knowledge of customer needs, Company technology, business plans, as well as market research and financial tools such as ROI, proposes and establishes the business case for usability improvement projects
Communicates improvement plans, concepts and status across Marketing, development staff, and senior management
Plans and conducts worldwide customer, competitive, and software industry research to identify and prioritize usability improvement possibilities
Creates detailed usability improvement concepts and leads design teams
Works across product lines, internal departments, and Company sites to create and manage usability improvement plans and usability standards
Contributes to the product charter/contract and works with multiple simultaneous development teams to successfully implement usability improvement concepts
Leads and assists in the management of internal and external development resources, and assists in the development of engineering documents, user manuals, online help, and training materials
Provides worldwide Marketing, engineering management, and staff with training and mentoring on usability theory, resources, and technology
Creates and refines usability related processes, and trains others in their use
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree plus 5 years of related work experience with a basic understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Progressively more responsible work experience with the design of software for complex applications
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
Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
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
Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally
Preferred
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred
Benefits
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-31
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