Principle Human Factors Engineer
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
This role involves collaborating with clinicians, engineers, and cross-functional partners to improve usability, safety, and efficiency for hospital beds, mobile and overhead patient lift systems, and other product portfolios. Your efforts will directly support developing new products and sustaining engineering initiatives. When you come on board at Baxter as a Principal Engineer, Human Factors, you will apply your analytical methodology to pinpoint risks and opportunities for innovation promptly. Nimble and ready to act, you maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
Job description
What you'll be doing
- Lead and drive implementation of training, continuous improvement efforts, and overall initiatives to improve functional outcomes.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and user-centered development activities to ensure our products meet customers' needs and mitigate risk effectively.
- Develop and maintain human factors plans, protocols, and reports.
- Support creation of user needs, claims, and critical tasks during the product requirements phase.
- Lead cross-functional meetings on a variety of human factors topics related to project execution.
- Guide and support team members as a mentor to help them acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed for their job responsibilities.
- Develop and showcase reports, charts, and graphs to share findings and recommendations with customers.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and advancements in human factors engineering and communicate guidelines to team members and collaborators.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and 5+ years of experience in Human Factors Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Development, Biomedical Science, or Engineering.
- Deep understanding and demonstrated application of regulatory requirements and industry standards, including FDA guidelines, IEC 62366, IEC 60601-1-6, AAMI HE75, ISO 14971.
- Experience with usability testing and user research.
- Outstanding oral and written communication abilities and the capacity to lead and collaborate efficiently within varied, cross-disciplinary groups.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and apply problem-solving skills to complex issues.
- Diligent with excellent organization and time management skills.
- Continuous improvement / lean experience or interest desired.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Factors Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Development, Biomedical Science, or Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in Human Factors Engineering or related field
- Deep understanding and demonstrated application of regulatory requirements and industry standards, including FDA guidelines, IEC 62366, IEC 60601-1-6, AAMI HE75, ISO 14971
- Experience with usability testing and user research
- Outstanding oral and written communication abilities
- Capacity to lead and collaborate efficiently within varied, cross-disciplinary groups
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and apply problem-solving skills to complex issues
- Diligent with excellent organization and time management skills
- Continuous improvement / lean experience or interest desired
- Experience with SAP preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Family and Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.