Human Factors Engineer (H/F)

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About the Role As a Human Factors Engineer (VIE), you will join our Human Factors team in Chicago and contribute to the development of innovative drug delivery devices used by patients around the world. This role is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for understanding how people interact with products and systems. Working alongside experienced Human Factors professionals, you will help ensure that our devices are intuitive, safe, and easy to use by integrating user needs throughout the product development process. You will gain hands-on experience in usability engineering, user research, risk analysis, and product development while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including Design Engineering, R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing. Key Responsibilities - Support the planning, preparation, and execution of usability studies with healthcare professionals and patients - Analyze qualitative and quantitative study data to identify user needs, use-related risks, and opportunities for product improvement - Contribute to human factors engineering documentation and research reports - Support the development and evaluation of product concepts, user interfaces, instructions for use, and design solutions - Participate in risk assessments related to product usability and user interactions - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure user-centered design principles are integrated throughout product development - Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders - Support Human Factors activities across multiple development projects - Participate in user research activities that may require occasional domestic travel (approximately 20%) What We Are Looking For We are seeking curious, analytical, and user-focused candidates who enjoy solving complex problems and understanding human behavior. Education - Bachelor's or Master's degree (or final-year student eligible for a VIE assignment) in one of the following fields: Human Factors Engineering Ergonomics Cognitive Psychology Behavioral Psychology Industrial Engineering User Experience (UX) Cognitive Science Biomedical Engineering Product Design Or another related discipline focused on human-system interactions Desired Skills & Experience - Interest in understanding user behavior and improving product usability - Knowledge of human-centered design, usability engineering, ergonomics, or user research methodologies - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to gather, synthesize, and communicate insights from data and observations - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments - Strong initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn - Interest in healthcare, medical devices, or drug delivery systems - Previous academic, internship, research, or project experience related to user research, usability, ergonomics, psychology, product development, or design is a plus Why Join Us? - Gain international experience in the United States through a VIE assignment - Work on innovative medical and drug delivery devices that improve patients' lives - Learn from experienced Human Factors and product development professionals - Develop expertise in usability engineering and medical device development - Collaborate with global multidisciplinary teams - Build a strong foundation for a career in Human Factors, UX Research, Product Development, or Medical Devices