Human Factors Specialist

As a Human Factors Specialist, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team, which is a critical driving force behind applying human-centered design within product development. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product management, marketing and end users to create safe and usable medical devices.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and collaborate with internal and external partners to plan, execute and document human factors activities across the product development lifecycle within the constraints of a regulated environment.
• Generate and prototype hardware and software user interface design concepts for complex medical devices.
  Plan and conduct end user evaluations of concepts and final products, analyze data, document results; and present design recommendations to the product development team.
• Support the creation and establishment of a company-wide usability engineering process and human factors design guidelines.
  

• Solid academic background in Human Factors Engineering/Design or related field (Masters’ degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, Ergonomics or related field).
• 3-5 years of experience and a proven track record (portfolio) in applying human-centered design for hardware and software user interfaces.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g. Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Blend).
• Knowledge of product (hardware and software) development processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple assignments and perform in a diverse cross-functional team environment.
• Previous experience in medical device industry would be a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in German and English.

If you feel like this challenging position suits you, we would like to get to know you. Please send your application material to Susi Ziegler, who can also provide more information via telephone.

If you are interested in being considered for this or any other position, please submit your qualifications by sending your resumé to:

STORZ ENDOSKOP PRODUKTIONS GMBH
Tuttlingen (D), Zweigniederlassung Schaffhausen
Schneckenackerstrasse 1
CH-8200 Schaffhausen

Ansprechpartner: Ms. Susi Ziegler
Telefon: +41 (0)52 6403-000
E-Mail: susi.ziegler@karlstorz.ch