Human Factors Engineer

OSI Engineering; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 93,676 - 114,340; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Human Factors Researcher to join the Applied Research and Characterization team. In this role, you will drive design decision-making by collaborating with designers and engineers to analyze user data. Candidates with 3-5 years in human factors research and a relevant BS degree are encouraged to apply. This contract position offers a competitive pay rate and is set for 8 months.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with designing and executing human user studies.
• Proficient in analyzing quantitative data and understanding statistical analysis.
• Strong communication skills to present ideas and defend results.

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements and formulate research questions.
• Design and execute user studies combining quantitative and qualitative data.
• Analyze data and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Qualitative research methods

Communication skills

Data analysis

User studies design

Education

BS in Human Factors or related field

Tools

Matlab

Python

JMP

R

Job description

This range is provided by OSI Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

A globally leading technology company is looking for a Human Factors Researcher to join the Applied Research and Characterization team. In this role, you will drive design decision-making across the company. You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and other researchers to collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data that will help the company make the best possible product for the customer. We invite qualified candidates to apply and help shape the future of user-centered technology!

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define project requirements, formulate appropriate research questions, and select study methods.
• Design and execute user studies that combine data from quantitative measures of human performance with subjective experiences and feedback.
• Analyze data from these studies, identifying key takeaways and presenting results and product direction recommendations to stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications

• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods and experience designing and executing human user studies.
• Proficient in analyzing quantitative data and an understanding of statistical analysis.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to clearly present ideas and defend results.
• Proficient in engaging with human research participants, eliciting their experiences, and actively listening to their feedback.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with sensors and/or prototype hardware.
• Experience with mechanical design, biomechanics, or other engineering disciplines.
• Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, JMP, or R for data analysis and tool development.

Education and experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the field.
• BS in Human Factors, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Computer Graphics, Human-Computer Interaction, or a relevant area in consumer products industry.

Engagement details

• Type: Contract
• Duration: 8 months
• Pay Rate: $68.00 - $83.00 (DOE)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level