Job Description SummaryThe Usability Engineer works in close collaboration with a cross-functional team of UX Designers, UX Researchers, Engineers, clinical applications, customers/users, product management, marketing, and field teams to optimize user and system interaction and help define and develop new product technologies to meet user needs. This usability engineer position has a strong focus on human factors engineering to drive significant design improvements in product user interfaces and will be responsible for human factors-based research, analysis, and testing.
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
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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.
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Contribute to usability evaluation of new features.
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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.
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Work with design teams to contribute to formative usability studies including developing study plans, scripts and reports during new product development.
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Ensure product safety and quality by participating in summative usability studies.
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Work with new product development core teams to develop usability-related program deliverables (Use Analysis Report, Use FMEA, Known Use Problems Analysis, etc).
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May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
Required Qualifications
- B.A./B.S in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, or Industrial Engineering with at least 3 years of experience OR advanced degree (M.S.) in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, or Industrial Engineering
- Base understanding of 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
Desired Characteristics
- 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
- Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment
- Project management skills including project planning, resource planning, stakeholder management, risk management, and change management
- Ability to influence and gain buy-in for initiatives
- Effective communication skills - ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
- Demonstrated ability to pursue tasks to completion
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
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