Human Factors Researcher - PPE Innovation

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M, located in Maplewood, MN, seeks a strong Human Factors Engineer to lead usability and performance studies for PPE. The role emphasizes developing research plans, running lab and field tests, and translating findings into actionable product requirements.

You will analyze qualitative and physiological data and present insights to stakeholders. Requirements include a Bachelor's in a HF-related field and 3 years of human-subjects research experience; an advanced degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed before start in a relevant field.
• 3 years of human-subjects research in an industrial, academic, healthcare, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute human factors, usability, comfort, fit, and performance studies for PPE.
• Develop research plans, protocols, and methods for lab and field work with end users.
• Conduct formative and summative usability studies and translate findings into design requirements.
• Collect and analyze qualitative, quantitative, biomechanical, and physiological data.
• Apply statistics and data visualization to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers and scientists.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Python

MATLAB

R

Minitab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering

Three years of human-subjects research experience

Advanced degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Minitab

R

JMP

Job description

3M, located in Maplewood, MN, seeks a strong Human Factors Engineer to lead usability and performance studies for PPE. The role emphasizes developing research plans, running lab and field tests, and translating findings into actionable product requirements.

You will analyze qualitative and physiological data and present insights to stakeholders. Requirements include a Bachelor's in a HF-related field and 3 years of human-subjects research experience; an advanced degree is a plus.