Human Factors Engineer II

Nemera; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Nemera Insight Chicago is seeking a Human Factors Engineer II to provide expert HF services within a world-class team. You will mentor engineers, lead HF docs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply human factors in the development of drug-delivery devices.

You will analyze workflows, run usability studies, perform risk analyses such as FMEA, and help evaluate concepts with designers and users. A strong background in HF, ergonomics, and medical devices is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS or BSE in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive
• Psychology or extensive formal education in human factors related areas*
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a human factors capacity within the medical device / healthcare sector
• Experience conducting usability studies and hazard analysis of use-related hazards
• Experience creating experience maps, site/app maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
• Experience in research design as it relates to product development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, wireframing tools, and image/video editing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff human factors engineers and ensure work quality meets standards
• Lead all HF documentation efforts
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to apply HF principles in development
• Analyze use workflows, goals, tasks and experiences to identify user needs
• Create and execute all components of usability studies
• Conduct user-focused risk identification and assessment activities (e.g. FMEA)
• Work with consumers and designers to evaluate concepts and improvements
• Balance theoretical tools with practical experimentation to develop concepts
• Familiarity with industry HF standards (FDA, HE 75, ISO 62366) in medical devices

Skills

Human factors

Usability studies

Hazard analysis

Wireframing

Communication skills

Organization

Education

BS/BSE in Human Factors / Ergonomics / Industrial Eng / Cognitive

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Wireframing tools

Image/video editing

Job description

• Legal entity: Nemera Insight Chicago

Company Description

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

The Human Factors Engineer II provides human factors services to internal and external clients as part of a world-class team of human factors experts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for mentoring staff human factors engineers and ensuring work quality meets internal standards
• Lead all HF documentation efforts
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams to develop solutions using human factors principles and methods to contribute human factors expertise to the development process
• Analyze use workflows, goals, tasks, and experiences to identify user needs
• Create and execute all components of usability studies
• Conduct user-focused risk identification and assessment activities (e.g. use FMEA)
• Work with consumers and designers to evaluate concepts and existing products for improvement opportunities
• Have passion, creativity, and ability necessary to solve challenging user and technical problems
• Knowledge of, or direct experience with the use and application of anthropometric data
• Awareness of/coursework in psychology, cognition, marketing, design, or product development
• Ability to balance theoretical tools and practical experimentation to develop concepts and ideas
• Be familiar with industry standards regarding human factors and usability (FDA, HE 75, ISO 62366) in the medical device development process

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum BS or BSE in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive
• Psychology or extensive formal education in human factors related areas*
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a human factors capacity within the medical device / healthcare sector
• Experience conducting usability studies and hazard analysis of use-related hazards
• Experience creating experience maps, site/app maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
• Experience in research design as it relates to product development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, wireframing tools, and image/video editing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Knowledge / Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to strongly demonstrate and communicate Nemera value

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

Additional information:

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• This is a hybrid position - 3 days a week in the office.

POSITION RANGE: $90,000 USD - $110,000 USD Salaried(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.