About this opportunity
Goddard Technologies, Inc lists this Senior Human Factors Engineer opportunity in wilmington, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Through inspired engineering and design, we deliver outstanding solutions that positively impact lives. We use an interdisciplinary development process that combines our diverse engineering experience with creative industrial design solutions. We succeed when our partners succeed – it’s all about solving the most complex challenges by creating transformative technology.
Our Culture and People:
At Goddard, our most important asset is our people. We don't just work together; we thrive together. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. We believe in taking exceptionally good care of each other because great teams build great solutions. If you are someone who embodies the values of accountability, inspiration, dedication, efficiency, innovation, integrity, quality, and reliability, we want you on our team. Come be a part of a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Join us in shaping the future of transformative technology – together.
The Role:
TheSenior Human Factor Engineerwill haveroughly 5-10years of experience in product development of medical products. This role will play a key part in the design, development, use testing, documentation, and launch of Goddard’s clients’ products. You will take part in human factors & usability engineering activities for new product development programs and contribute to usability improvements for current products, collaborating with a diverse team of product development specialists and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Goddard products integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and fluidic elements, and industrial design to deliver thoughtful, elegant product solutions.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a patient / customer advocate in helping Goddard realize its vision for delivering game-changing products that are safe & effective, easy to use, not prone to use error, and provide user satisfaction; ultimately supporting Goddard’s goal of extremely low burden of care
Support product management and product engineering personnel inestablishingergonomic, human factors (HF), and usability-related requirements for new products and product line extensions
Represent the human factors/usability engineering function on core teams for small tolarge sizedprojects
Implement a variety of HFE research methods, such as task analysis, PCA, time/motion study, user preference studies, ethnographic research, heuristic analysis, root cause analysis, post-market dataanalysisand usability testing
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions and risk analyses and contribute to user interface designs byprovidingheuristic design guidance, ideas, and feedback to project teams
Be flexible with a range of product interfaces from software GUIs, hardware/fluid connectors to workstations, and inform/support creation of necessary prototypes for testing these with users (Figma, AdobexD, Sketch, Axure, paper prototypes, model making, SolidWorks CAD, Microsoft and Google products etc.)
Create and leverageURRAs,uFMEAsand/or UEAsto inform design; collaborating with systems engineering inidentifyingintended users and use environments, as well as potential use-related hazards;determineproduct use cases andidentifycritical user tasks,errorsand design mitigations
Support documentation review and development, including but not limited to risk analyses, user/environment profiles, task analyses, use specifications and human factors engineering reports to support regulatory filings
Have a working knowledge of the implementation of all relevant HF & usability-related standards and guidance documents (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14971, AAMI/ANSI HE75, ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62366, IEC 60601, FDA, etc.)
Travelas-needed(valid driver’s license and vehiclerequired)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of human factors/usability engineering experience. Prior consulting experience preferred
Experience working in the medical device industryrequiredand adhering to the latest regulatory standards andindustrybest practices
Strong communicator, creativethinkerand team player with the ability to collaborate with both internal and external parties
Flexible to take onadditionalresponsibilities to support an agile and growing team
Advocate for the patient/customer, and passionate about the value of human factors/usability in the medical device industry
Abilityto embrace uncertainty, energized by tackling challenges head-on, and enjoy having the opportunity to learn something new every day (be it a new product,tool,technology,methodologyor standards)
Flexible Time Off:
Benefit from our generous flexible time off policy. We also provide sick leave and bereavement time because we understand that not all time off is for fun.
Retirement Savings:
Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan. Goddard contributes 3% of your annual salary directly into your 401(k) account—regardless of your own contributions.
Health Coverage:
Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Goddard contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options.
Family Support:
To take the time you need to welcome the newest member of your family, Goddard offer 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.
Company Engagement:
Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.
The pay range for this role is:
115,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Wilmington Office)
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Worksite address
wilmington, MA, 01887, US
Who can apply
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