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

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