Architect, Usability Engineering - Waukesha, United States - GE HEALTHCARE

GE HEALTHCARE
GE HEALTHCARE
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Waukesha, United States

6 days ago

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Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for understanding the interactions between humans and other elements of a system. Applies theory, principles, data, and methods within the engineering design process to assure proper interaction between products, systems, and processes and the people who use them. Human factors Engineering is also concerned with the "fit" between the user, equipment, and their environments; taking into account the user's capabilities and limitations, seeking to ensure that tasks, functions, information and the environment suit each user.
  • Define 'design for usability' acceptance criteria that will meet customer expectations. Drive usability evaluation of new features.
  • Provide domain expertise to participate in technical design reviews, technical discussions, and risk mitigations with focus on evaluation of design of user workflows, interactions, and experiences based on usercentered design principles and customer needs.
  • Work with design teams to lead formative usability studies including developing study plans, scripts and reports during new product development.
  • Ensure product safety and quality by planning and executing summative usability studies.
  • Work with new product development core teams to lead usability design and own usabilityrelated program deliverables (Use analysis report, UFMEA, Known Use Problems analysis, etc).
  • Shape the Experience Design usability roadmap. Engage with internal and external usability experts & capture crossindustry best practices.
  • Define and lead usability strategy for complex platform and new product development projects including leadership influence, crossfunctional and cross business unit collaboration, and effective management of usability activities and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

  • B.A./B.S in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, or Industrial Engineering with at least 7 years of experience OR advanced degree (M.S./Ph.
D.) in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, or Industrial Engineering with at least 5 years of experience

  • Demonstrated experience in Human Factors Engineering and its role in the broader human centered design process
  • Proven ability to develop timely and effective solutions for challenging design problems
  • Effective communication skills ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
  • Demonstrated ability to pursue tasks to completion

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute projects. Established project management skills.
  • Proficient in the use of software tools for analysis, mock up and design
  • Experience with research collaborations
  • Selfstarter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multitask
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment
  • Excellent communication, influencing skills and ability to gain buyin for initiatives
  • Strong project management skills including project planning, resource planning, stakeholder management, risk management, and change management
  • Ability to develop and share best practices and training in Human Factors Engineering and broader usercentered design processes
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).


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