Human Factors Engineer / Researcher - Human Engineering

Summary
Posted: Dec 6, 2023
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200524501
Apple is looking for an experienced Human Factors Engineer / Researcher to apply user-centered design principles to the research, design, and development of its health features. You’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of impactful Apple health and wellness features. We are a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative group that works at the intersection of research and product development.
Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, patience, and aesthetic sensibility. Equally passionate about user experience, health, and technology.
• Curious about human interaction with technology and novel features.
• Expertise in creating thorough experimental designs, utilizing scientific method.
• Expertise in conducting usability studies and interview techniques related to product use is required. Mixed methods expertise to combine quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
• Ability to distill research insights into presentations for engineers and designers in a concise way.
• Focus is on Human Factors with health software usability expertise is a plus.

Description
Description
Apply Human Factors Engineering (HFE) techniques and principles at all phases of product/technology development. Exercise independent judgment in development of study methodology, data collection efforts, data analysis, conclusions, and design recommendations. Develop user study criteria and detailed methodology for user interface testing for several concurrent projects. Lead user-centered research and evaluation for design concepts for diverse user population utilizing experimental data. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis of data and provide clear and concise feedback to teams in a timely manner. Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, clinical, product marketing, and product development groups. Maintain an active working knowledge of worldwide Human Factors publications, standards, and both cognitive and physical heuristics.
Education & Experience
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree required (master's/doctorate preferred), with a concentration or extensive work in Human Factors, industrial engineering, cognitive psychology, biomechanics, experimental psychology, and/or human-computer interaction.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $138,900 and $256,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.