Human Factors Engineer

Job description
Support the Instruction Design and Human Factors Engineering/Usability Engineering (HFE) teams to create instruction materials, including Instructions for Use (IFUs), used to instruct laypersons in the proper use of combination products/drug delivery devices

Responsibilities:
* Create and update IFU content and graphics (layout and illustrations) for new and existing medical device/combination products
* Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and Company requirements
* Collaborate with internal partners to develop production-level instructional materials to support product use
* Produce low (quick sketch) to high (refined digital files) fidelity prototypes of IFUs for design review during evolution
* Use hand prototyping and assembly methods (printing, trimming, folding, binding, construction) to build models of IFUs, cartons, and other leaflets for use in HFE usability studies.
* Organize and pack materials for shipping to usability studies
* Transitions design of multiple concepts/solutions to refining single design solutions
* Provide expertise and guidance in the content generation, illustrations, layout, and formatting of early stage IFUs
* Work under the supervision of Sr Instruction Designers in department
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams (including Human Factors, Device Engineering, Marketing Labeling, Clinical, Legal and Regulatory Affairs) to define instruction requirements
* Troubleshoots relatively complex problems

Requirements
* Master's degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience
* 5-10 years of instruction design experience including IFUs
* Strong proficiency in rapid sketch illustration, digital line-art illustration (ex., hands holding devices), and image editing.
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
* Medical, healthcare, medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals background
* Must be punctual, reliable, flexible, and excellent at balancing multiple detail-oriented projects
* Strong oral and verbal communication and presentation skills
* Attention to detail
* Organization skills
* To be considered, candidates must supply a design portfolio for review