GE HealthCare · 4 hours ago
Architect, Human Factors Engineering
Beachwood, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGE HealthCare is a leader in precision care, dedicated to providing integrated solutions for better healthcare. The Architect, Human Factors Engineering will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize user interaction and drive design improvements in product user interfaces, focusing on human factors research and testing.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for understanding the interactions between humans and other elements of a system. Applies theory, principles, data, and methods within the engineering design process to assure proper interaction between products, systems, and processes and the people who use them. Human factors Engineering is also concerned with the "fit" between the user, equipment, and their environments; taking into account the user's capabilities and limitations, seeking to ensure that tasks, functions, information and the environment suit each user
Define ‘design for usability’ acceptance criteria that will meet customer expectations. Drive usability evaluation of new features
Work closely with customers, marketing, clinical applications and field personnel to understand key usability needs and develop metrics to quantify usability design
Provide domain expertise to participate in technical design reviews, technical discussions, and risk mitigations with focus on evaluation of design of user workflows, interactions, and experiences based on user-centered design principles and customer needs
Work with design teams to lead formative usability studies including developing study plans, scripts and reports during new product development
Ensure product safety and quality by planning and executing summative usability studies
Work with new product development core teams to lead usability design and own usability-related program deliverables (Use analysis report, UFMEA, Known Use Problems analysis, etc)
Shape the Experience Design usability roadmap. Engage with internal and external usability experts & capture cross-industry best practices
Guide and coach less experienced Human Factors Engineers and/or other contributors on Human Factors Engineering principles and methods and application to medical device design
In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area
Has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
Qualification
Required
B.A./B.S in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, or Industrial Engineering with at least 7 years of experience OR advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, or Industrial Engineering with at least 5 years of experience
Demonstrated experience in Human Factors Engineering and its role in the broader human centered design process
Proven ability to develop timely and effective solutions for challenging design problems
Effective communication skills - ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to pursue tasks to completion
Preferred
Experience applying Human Factors Engineering in medical device product development, healthcare, and/or other similar regulated industry
Familiarity with applying medical device standards such as IEC 62366-1 and ISO 14971
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Proficient in the use of software tools for analysis, mock up and design
Experience with research collaborations
Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment
Excellent communication, influencing skills and ability to gain buy-in for initiatives
Strong project management skills including project planning, resource planning, stakeholder management, risk management, and change management
Ability to develop and share best practices and training in Human Factors Engineering and broader user-centered design processes
Benefits
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Company
GE HealthCare
GE Healthcare provides a wide range of medical technologies and services to healthcare providers and researchers. It is a sub-organization of General Electric.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.52BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-11-07Post Ipo Secondary· $1.17B
2024-09-12Post Ipo Secondary· $1.29B
2024-02-16Post Ipo Secondary· $1.07B
Leadership Team
Catherine Estrampes
President and CEO, US & Canada
Luiz Verzegnassi
President & CEO, Services
Recent News
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