Human Factors Specialist

Job Description

As a Human Factors Specialist, you will be pivotal in ensuring the usability, safety, and effectiveness of our products. Your expertise in user research, ergonomic design, and usability testing will drive our commitment to superior user experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive user research through surveys, interviews, and usability testing.
• Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards.
• Create detailed user personas and journey maps to guide the design process.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure usability in the final product.
• Analyze metrics and data to inform design improvements.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or related field
• Certification in Human Factors Engineering preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in human factors engineering or a similar role

Technical Skills

• Usability Testing
• User Research Methods
• Human-Centered Design
• Figma
• Adobe XD

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Analytical Thinking

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience in medical devices or automotive industries: Prior experience in industries where user safety and ergonomics are critical.
• Agile Project Management Experience: Familiarity with Agile methodologies to streamline product development.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• Professional development allowances

Company Culture

• Innovation: We encourage creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, valuing contributions from all team members.
• Collaboration: A strong culture of collaboration where ideas are shared openly and projects are tackled as a team.