Human Factors Engineer

Roche Schweiz bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our longstanding client, Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a
Human Factors Engineer
Background:
Roche Diagnostics Global Customer Experience and Solution Design Team (CXSD team) is looking for a passionate Senior Human Factors Engineer to redefine Roche User Interface and Product design and transform the Healthcare industry for the better. At CXSD you will join an international group of designers that serve our purpose to bring the voice of customers to the core of Roche Diagnostics decisions by designing and enabling a seamless patient-centric experience across our portfolio of products and services. You’ll be part of building design maturity for Roche with peers who are passionate, energetic, and caring in a connected, multicultural, highly motivated team.
As a Human Factors Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of the next generation of medical devices that can diagnose critical diseases. You will be responsible for leading and documenting studies aimed at providing insights for the development team to improve the design as well as to provide objective evidence that the design outputs of a certain phase in the product development life-cycle are meeting all requirements.
The Perfect Candidate
has more than 5 years of experience in applied Human Factor Engineering and in Design Control Management. Additionally, the person is experienced in the Usability Engineering process for medical devices made of both hardware and software, as well as in planning, executing, and documenting usability studies in the medical field. Also, the person is knowledgeable of the IEC 62366 standard and the latest FDA guidance on applying human factors engineering. Lastly, the candidate communicates fluently in English.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Be the voice of patients and Roche users in every product-related discussion
Identify user profiles, tasks, hazard-related use scenarios, usability risks, and requirements
Responsible for translating UX research insights, user needs, business requirements, and technical requirements into pleasant and efficient User Experiences
Responsible for creating medical device usability deliverables according to IEC 62366
Create and facilitate workshops with the product teams to gather system-level information and to coordinate the design deliverables
Plan formative and summative usability studies and coordinate external suppliers in the process
Prepare, maintain, and review Usability Engineering Files
Advocate for accessibility, quality, and usability for end-users at Roche Diagnostics
Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior designers supporting them on professional development, output, and productivity
Must Haves:
Master's degree in Science, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or other related technical field
Min. 5 years experience in applied Human Factor Engineering and in Design Control Management
Experience in the Usability Engineering process for medical devices made of both hardware and software
Experienced in planning, executing, and documenting usability studies in the medical field
Experience collecting and analyzing physiological and behavioral data
Experience in creating, facilitating, and analyzing workshops with customers and stakeholders
Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate know-how, experiences, ideas, solutions, and deliverables effectively and persuasively
Knowledge of the IEC 62366 standard and the latest FDA guidance on applying human factors engineering
Fluency in English. Other languages are always a big plus
What is offered:
A chance to contribute to one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies
Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting zones
Central location with motorway connection and train station nearby
Varied work profile
Home office possibility
Training opportunities through temptraining
Collaboration in a dynamic and motivated team
Good remuneration
You are welcome to send your complete application documents to Mr. Severin Räfle.
Chemistry Pharma Pharmacy Diagnostics Zug Lucerne Full-time Research Laboratory