Senior Human Factors Engineer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Job Function R&D Product Development Job Sub Function Industrial Design & Human Factors Job Category Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America; Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description We are searching for the best talent to join our DePuy Synthes Orthopaedics team as a Senior Human Factors Engineer, based in Boston, MA or Raynham, MA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. This role focuses on improving and expanding orthopedics, supporting more than 6 million people moving each year and delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Responsibilities Lead human factors efforts for programs from concept through post‑market support, supporting and influencing usability activities for product lines and programs with minimal oversight. Develop an understanding of intended use environments by spending time in the field and interpreting intended user types through interactions with users. Work on problems of diverse scope that impact the broader program team and business, contributing to projects requiring identification and analysis of a variety of factors, and demonstrating judgment in selecting methods and techniques for evaluations. Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise, contributing information to cross‑functional decisions; represent the voice of the customer from a human factors and technical application perspective for new product development. Qualifications University/Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering (HFE) or Usability Engineering. 4 to 6 years of work experience in human factors/usability engineering, use case validation testing, or equivalent experience in product development and customer interactions. Demonstrated ability with the human factors engineering process, including research, planning, risk assessment, and regulatory submissions. Medical device product development or experience working in a highly regulated industry is a strong plus. Clinical experience and/or professional experience/degrees in software development and/or GUI development is a strong plus. Demonstrated ability to negotiate with stakeholders and provide disposition feedback and/or suggestions for edits or new entries to risk management documentation. Ability to plan, execute, document, and report usability testing, including moderation of studies. Knowledge of the IEC 62366 standard and the FDA guidance on human factors engineering. Good knowledge of ISO 14971 and IEC 62304 is a plus. Fluent in English. German and French are an advantage. Ability to travel up to 20%, domestic and international, is required. Required Skills Analytical reasoning, coaching, human factor engineering, manufacturing engineering, product design, product improvements, prototyping, research, and development. Preferred Skills Analytical reasoning, coaching, human factor engineering, manufacturing engineering, product design, product improvements, prototyping, research, and development. EEO Statement Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Accommodations Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on click.appcast.io) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Salary & Benefits Anticipated base pay range: $92,000.00 – $148,350.00. Benefits include: consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)); vacation – 120 hours per calendar year; sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents); holiday pay – 13 days per calendar year; work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; parental leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child; bereavement leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member (40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year); caregiver leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period (10 days); volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year; military spouse time‑off – 80 hours per calendar year. Additional Information Learn more at #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson MedTech