Principal Human Factors Engineer

Principal Human Factors Engineer – DePuy Synthes Orthopaedics

We are searching for the best talent to join our DePuy Synthes Orthopaedics team as a Principal Human Factors Engineer, based in U.S. (West Chester, PA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL) and EMEA (OTX Gieres; Synthes, Oberdorf; Leeds–Beeston, and Synthes/J&J AG, Zuchwil).

Summary

Our global Human‑Centred Research and Design team focuses specifically on advancing the needs of the Orthopedic Industry by placing our users at the centre of our design process. We design solutions that span the full episode of care and balance the needs of various users, surgeons, hospital staff, patients and caregivers. Our team is comprised of Industrial Designers, Human Factors Engineers, and User Experience Designers, in six locations around the world.

You Will

• Set HF/Usability strategy and lead human factors efforts for programs from concept through post‑market support, supporting and influencing usability activities for product lines and programs with minimal oversight.
• Supervise the activities of others and mentor on best practices in the field.
• Require a deep understanding of intended use environments gained through time spent in the field at a couple of locations and a good understanding of intended user types formed through interactions with users.
• Create formal networks involving coordination among key contacts and groups, can make decisions that consider internal & external constraints and needs of other groups, communicate strategies; propose potential business relationships and coordinate with senior leadership to deliver on program and company goals.
• Represent the voice of any customer from a human‑factor and technical application perspective for new product development beyond the area of expertise.

Qualifications

• University/Master’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering (HFE), or Usability Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in human factors/usability engineering experience/use case validation, with at least 7 years of digital experience.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of alignment between human factors process and design controls.
• Medical Device product development or experience working in a highly regulated industry is a strong plus. Clinical experience and/or professional experience/degrees in software development and/or GUI development is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency to negotiate with stakeholders and provide disposition feedback and/or suggestions for program and company goals.
• Expertise in planning, executing, documenting, and reporting usability testing, including moderation of studies.
• Knowledge of the IEC 62366 standard and the FDA guidance on human factors engineering.
• Good knowledge of the ISO 14971 and IEC 62304 are a plus.
• Fluent in English. German and French are an advantage.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, domestic and international required.

Preferred Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Human Factor Engineering
• Industry Analysis
• Organizing
• Product Design
• Product Improvements
• Product Portfolio Management
• Product Strategies
• Product Testing
• Prototyping
• Research and Development
• Risk Management
• SAP Product Lifecycle Management
• Technical Credibility

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.