Sr Human Factors Design Eng

Planet Pharma; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma Group is seeking a Human Factors Specialist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role involves applying human performance principles to create and test human-machine systems. You'll work independently, leading projects that require a mix of >4 years of experience or an advanced degree in the relevant field. The position requires strong communication skills for collaborating with engineers and stakeholders, and offers a dynamic environment focused on innovation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of job area combined with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or a minimum of 2 years with an advanced degree.
• Understanding of human performance principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Applies methodologies to design human-machine systems.
• Develops research methodologies to test prototypes.
• Interfaces with design engineers to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces.

Skills

Human Factors Validation – Study Design, Protocol, and Report

use-related risk analysis

User Testing – Generative, Formative, Summative

Education

University Degree

Job description

Must Have

• Human Factors Validation – Study Design, Protocol, and Report
• use-related risk analysis
• User Testing – Generative, Formative, Summative

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Applies human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human‑machine systems and products. Develops and implements research methodologies to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in all phases of products development and processes. Designs and executes tests to simulate product use for the purposes of concept selection/refinement, requirements development, use‑related risk identification and formal usability validation with intended users. Interfaces with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Identifies and analyzes technological problems or risks, performs theoretical human factors investigations, and develops and implements research and analysis plans.

Specialist Career Stream

Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).

Differentiating Factors

Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects/processes. Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties . Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is indepth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements. Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decisionmaking. Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others’ work product.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.