Principal Human Factors Engineer

Req ID: 10411

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

The Principal Human Factors Engineer will support the US R&D Team as a Human Factors expert providing project support, mentoring and guidance in Human Factors and Usability Engineering processes; managing the creation and execution of Human Factors documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in alignment with the business strategy of the company. The ideal candidate is a hands-on project and multi-disciplinary technical leader with a strong medical device background and excellent communication skills. This role of principal HFE will be needed to help review documentation, coordinate HF consultants and to collaborate on Global template creation to ensure Olympus HF activities are set up to succeed.

Job Duties

Provide project and technical leadership as it relates to Human Factors in the product development process including structuring and planning HF ef forts, conducting HF activities and creating documentation.
Establish and foster strong collaborative relationships with internal team members and external partners in the execution of HF activities.
Provide expert consultation to multiple projects and multi-disciplinary design teams to execute HFE projects/studies and assume responsibility for project execution and quality.
Serve as a key point of contact for HFE focused efforts.
Develop and document HFE processes, tools, and templates for staff education and training.
Author comprehensive human factors engineering protocols and reports (e.g., Usability engineering reports) and support the design and execution of formative and summative human factor studies to address the needs of the requirements setting, design testing, and validation stages of physical and digital medical devices.
Ensure that expert HFE input is provided to product design teams and the Regulatory team for addressing design requirements, packaging requirements, IFU’s, design validation activities in support of regulatory submissions.
Partner with Quality teams in ensuring appropriate risk assessment related to usability
Ensure that human capabilities and limitations are properly reflected in the system, safety risk and user needs requirements.
Coach HFE team members through mentorship, training, and professional development
Maintain a deep understanding of all Global HF regulations including all FDA Guidance and IEC 62366.
Partner with Marketing, Design, and R&D teams in engaging end users for user needs identif ication and user input to design concepts.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in human Factors (HF), Cognitive Psychology, or other Engineering/Lif e Sciences related subject area is a minimum requirement.
Master's degree in human Factors (HF), Cognitive Psychology, or other Engineering/Life Sciences related subject area is preferred.
Minimum 8 years of Human Factors experience with a M.S. or 12+ years with a B.S. degree in Human Factors or other related discipline.
Medical Device experience is required.
Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.): Will work with global teams, availability will include working across the associated time zones. International and domestic travel up to 15% of the time.

Preferred:

Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) preferred.
Problem Solving, Technical Aptitude, Attention to Detail, Solution Oriented, Effective Verbal and Written Communicator.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $134,629.00 - $188,480.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Research and Development

Nearest Major Market: Worcester
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