Senior Human Factors Engineer
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| Company: | SonoSite, Inc. View Company Profile | See all Jobs at this Company | |
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| Job Location: | 21919 30th Drive SE, Bothell, Washington 98021 | |
| Pay: | Not Specified | |
| Date Posted: | July 23, 2010 | |
| Job ID: | 7158 | |
| Required Education: | Master's Degree | |
| Required Experience: | 5+ to 7 Years |
Job Description
The Senior Human Factors Engineer is a member of product development team working to design and deliver mobile ultrasound products that exceed customers' expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct user centered research using a diverse set of techniques (field visits/observation, interviews, usability testing, cognitive walkthrough, and contextual inquiry).
* Responsible for user needs and intended use identification.
* Responsible for the assessment and validation of user interfaces, user interface design, and physical/ergonomic design of portable ultrasound systems and product accessories.
* Support user documentation as needed.
* Responsible and accountable for carrying out the requirements of the company's quality system.
* Responsible for creating validation reports for FDA approval.
* Experience recruiting clinical users and utilizing company assets for design input.
Job Requirements
Required Knowledge/Experience:
* MS Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science with HCI emphasis, or related field / experience.
* 5 to 10 years relevant industry experience.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Experience with design of medical diagnostic devices.
* FDA report writing and submittal experience. (HE75, 510k, etc.)
* Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
* Understanding of Requirements Definition process.
* Thorough understanding of iterative software development methods.
* Proven ability applying user-centered design and usability engineering principles to product research, development, and design. Work in partnership with other engineering groups (SW, HW, ID), marketing, clinical and regulatory.
* Proven ability leading user interface/physical interaction design.
* Skilled in common graphic design software and rapid prototyping software.
* Able to lift 25lbs with or without accommodations.
SonoSite is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.