Usability & Human Factors Engineer

Are you passionate about creating products that are user-friendly and improve people's lives? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human behavior and psychology? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Philips as a Usability & Human Factors Engineer.In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, designers, and researchers to create products that are intuitive, efficient, and safe for users. Your expertise in usability and human factors will be crucial in ensuring that our products meet the needs and expectations of our customers.To be successful in this role, you must have a degree in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role. You should also possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and a user-centric mindset.If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on people's lives through innovative and user-focused design, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Philips and be a part of our mission to improve lives through meaningful innovation.

1. Conduct research and analysis to understand user needs and behaviors, and use this information to inform product design and development.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and researchers, to ensure that all aspects of product design are user-friendly and meet user needs.
3. Develop and implement usability testing strategies to gather feedback and make data-driven decisions for product improvement.
4. Apply principles of human factors and cognitive psychology to design intuitive and efficient user interfaces.
5. Conduct risk assessments and ensure products meet safety and regulatory standards.
6. Utilize user-centered design principles to create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for product development.
7. Conduct user research and analyze user feedback to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for product enhancements.
8. Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in usability and human factors engineering to continuously improve product design processes.
9. Communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
10. Maintain documentation and records related to product design and development, including usability testing results, user feedback, and design decisions.
11. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to understand user needs and preferences and incorporate these into product design and messaging.
12. Represent the company and promote a user-centric mindset at conferences, events, and other industry gatherings.
13. Mentor and train junior usability and human factors engineers to ensure a high standard of product design and development within the team.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Usability & Human Factors Engineer is $80,000 to $120,000 per year. This can vary depending on factors such as location, experience, and company size.

Royal Philips is a health technology company focused on improving people's health and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. The company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care.