Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

About the Position

This position is part of the Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) business unit within BD's medical segment, aligning with BD's smart connected care approach. BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world passionate about improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery.

Role Impact

As a Human Factors Engineer, you will apply user-centered design principles to medical device development, ensuring products are safe, effective, and intuitive for healthcare professionals and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of device users and environments to design and develop new products and product changes
• Engage with business unit and project team leadership to support human factors activities throughout product development
• Partner multi-functionally with clinical, quality, regulatory, marketing, and R&D teams
• Plan and implement usability research and evaluations
• Perform analytical usability assessments of devices and systems
• Document usability evaluation results and build work you're doing (plans, protocols, reports, etc.).
• Identify usability improvement opportunities through user engagement and feedback collection
• Provide creative solutions to complex usability challenges
• Know the latest with human factors regulations, expectations, and standard methodologies
• Lead internal human factors and usability training courses
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 5%)

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience (one of the following):
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in human factors, mechanical, biomedical, or related engineering subject area AND 4+ years of human factors experience
  • OR
  • Master's Degree or equivalent experience in human factors, mechanical, biomedical, or related engineering field OR a minimum of 3 years of human factors experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience & Expertise:
  • UI/UX design experience (strongly preferred)
  • Degree or equivalent experience in human factors engineering, usability engineering, or related field (highly desired)
  • Experience in medical device or other highly regulated industries (strongly preferred)
  • Experience planning and driving human factors studies using various methodologies:
    • Ethnographic research
    • Contextual inquiry
    • Cognitive walk-through
    • Heuristic analysis
    • Task analysis
    • Simulated use studies
    • Summative testing
  • Clinical experience with medical monitoring devices or software-based medical systems
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple sources
  • Collaborative and flexible approach to solving user interface challenges
  • Effective communication, listening, and diagnostic skills for interfacing with healthcare professionals and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to clearly communicate how study results can be implemented into design
  • Proactive and creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Demonstrated ability to present to and interact with senior leadership

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

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