General Motors · 1 month ago
Human Factors Engineer, Screens and Virtual Controls
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and safety. The Human Factors Screens & Virtual Controls Engineer will focus on enhancing customer interactions with in-vehicle screens by applying Human Factors principles and collaborating across teams to improve usability and design.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review UI screen designs in Figma across Operating Systems and prioritized domains to perform Human Factors evaluations throughout design deliverable gates
Translate evaluation findings into actionable design recommendations that enhance customer usability and shape the in-vehicle screen and virtual control experience
Partner closely with UI Designers to proactively apply Human Factors Best Practices, Design Systems and Control Strategy Plan adhering to known automotive safety standards and regulatory guidance
Provide and synthesize customer data, including lessons learned, to support Design rationale & Product Management roadmaps, strategies and Product Requirement Documents (PRD)
Request and coordinate customer clinics or surveys collaborating with Human Factors Usability, Design Research and Global Customer Research teams to gather customer insights when needed
Participate in regular Vehicle Operating System Design review meetings contributing to discussions and decisions while focusing on customer usability and intuitive interaction
Engage in Program Management analysis meetings and ensure accurate tracking of Human Factors recommendations in Jira capability and design tickets
Communicate issues within Human Factors Triage, Escalation and Director meetings to drive resolution
Serve as the liaison for Human Factors Vehicle Programs by providing status updates on customer reach and visibility of in-screen control content
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, User Experience design, Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in Human Factors, HMI design or User Experience
Strong understanding of human factors principles and automotive HMI design
Ability to translate user research into actionable design requirements
Proficiency in problem-solving with excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner with cross-functional teams and lead discussions
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with Figma or similar design tools
Proficiency in Jira for tracking tasks and supporting workflow documentation
Hands on experience using NX or TcVIS
Knowledge of automotive HMI standards including ISO, SAE and FMVSS
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
2026-01-24
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