Human Factors Engineer

3 months ago


Boxborough, United States Product Insight, Inc. Full time

Product Insight is a design-driven engineering firm serving companies committed to developing human-centered, technical products that power a better world.

We believe that to achieve our vision, we need the best team possible. Our team members help find creative solutions to complex technical challenges for businesses that develop life-saving therapies, make work safer & more productive, reshape industry, build the future of transportation and infrastructure, promote well-being for all, and tackle climate change.


We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Human Factors Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing and optimizing user interactions and experiences both physical and digital across a variety of our client’s challenges. We are a multi-disciplinary office with robust design and engineering capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and collaborate with our interdisciplinary teams to create intuitive and user-friendly solutions.


Responsibilities:

· Plan, design, and execute user research studies to uncover insights into user needs, motivations, and pain points.

· Utilize a variety of research methods, such as interviews, surveys, ethnographic studies, and usability testing, to gather data.

· Collaborate with design, engineering, and product management teams to integrate user feedback and human factors principles into product development processes.

· Develop personas, user scenarios, and use cases to inform design decisions and ensure alignment with user requirements.

· Design and conduct usability studies to evaluate the effectiveness of digital and physical interfaces and interactions.

· Analyze data from user studies and feedback to generate actionable insights and recommendations for improving design.

· Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in human factors engineering and user experience design.

· Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional team discussions.

· Continuously advocate for a user-centered design approach within the organization.


Qualifications and Skills:

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.

· 5+ years proven experience in conducting user research and usability testing, preferably in a product development or UX design environment.

· Strong understanding of human factors principles, usability principles, and cognitive psychology.

· Proficiency with usability testing tools, survey tools, and data analysis software.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a strong sense of initiative and problem-solving skills.


Note: This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Candidates will have an opportunity to help shape the role.


At Product Insight, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best product to market, and realize that to do that we need our employees to reflect the diversity of the world we live in. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.