Senior Human Factors Engineer (Hybrid In Minneapolis)

About Mozarc Medical

At Mozarc Medical, our vision is to reimagine the future of holistic kidney health technology. Established in 2023 out of equal investments from DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care services, and Medtronic, one of the world's largest medical device companies, Mozarc Medical offers an exciting and unique start-up experience backed by the support of two long-time industry and market leaders.
 

Driven by our mission and values, we put our patients at the center of all we do. Our employees play a key role in developing technology solutions that enrich patients' lives and create meaningful progress in the treatment of kidney disease. Find your purpose and passion at Mozarc Medical.

Location: Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN with ability to come to the office as needed

Position Title:Sr. Human Factors Engineer

A Day in the Life

Mozarc Medical's newly created User Experience group supports all projects across the company and aims to align the areas of the projects that face the customer (design, labeling, packaging) in a single group. This HFE role will increase our capabilities of meeting our project and regulatory needs by applying Human Factors expertise throughout a product life cycle. This individual contributor will work closely with a more Senior Human Factors Engineer on assigned projects focused on dialysis technologies. Project teams include global and cross functional team members, including the rest of the User Experience team as well as systems engineering, software engineering, clinical, marketing, etc. The majority of this team member's time will be spent working on new or legacy technology, from design to implementation to release in the field, while adhering to policies and using specialized knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies human centered principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products.
• Implements research methodologies and both qualitative and quantitative analysis plans to test and evaluate new concepts and developmental prototypes used in all phases of products development and processes.
• Helps design and execute tests to simulate product use for the purposes of user need investigation, concept exploration/selection/refinement, requirements development, use-related risk identification and formal usability validation with intended users with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces and overall user experience.
• Identifies and analyzes technological problems or risks, performs theoretical Human Factors investigations, and develops and implements research and analysis plans to inform the design direction of new product development.
• Educates themselves on renal care clinical use cases in order to empathize with clinician and patient users
• Think outside the box and work across functions to meet deadlines and deliver great products that meet customer needs
• Learns the therapies and functions of the assigned products including experience in the engineering test lab as needed

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors or equivalent required with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience OR advanced degree in Human Factors or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated experience in Human Factors project activities across the product lifecycle, including post-market activities, with at least some strong areas of ownership
• Ability to demonstrate solid knowledge of Human Factors guidance, regulations, and quality process requirements for the medical device industry
• Demonstrated experience contributing to various Human Factors deliverables throughout product development, including but not limited to task analysis, use error analysis, test plans and reports.  
• Demonstrated experience partnering with software and hardware teams to provide design inputs, optimizations, and updates for usability and safe and effective use.
• Experience in a range of user testing methods, including formative evaluations, qualitative and quantitative methods, simulated use testing, and ability to perform data analysis to drive evidence-based product design
• Experience performing Human Factors validation studies or analyses, including residual risk analyses OR proficient understanding of best practices
• Experience in renal care products or similar technologies such as dialysis machines, home medical devices, disposable medical devices.

Travel: up to 10%, as needed for studies

Why Work with Us? 

Working here is highly rewarding - we have the privilege of helping kidney patients experience greater freedom, improved outcomes and a renewed passion for life. 

It's essential our team members feel valued, supported and empowered too. That's why we provide a comprehensive total rewards package and opportunities to grow, develop and give back to the communities where we live and work - helping you reach your potential and enjoy a career full of life-changing possibilities.

Physical Job Requirements 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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