Human Factors and Usability Engineering Co-op
ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions
Pittsburgh, PAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Human Factors and Usability Engineering Co-op supports research and design activities to ensure ZOLL's LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator, cardiac monitors, and related products are used safely and effectively. Working with experienced team members, the co-op will help plan and conduct usability studies, analyze findings, document results, and share recommendations with product teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Help plan and conduct user research and usability studies with representative users, patients, clinicians, or other intended users.
- Prepare usability study materials, including protocols, surveys, data collection forms, and reports.
- Analyze study data, identify usability issues, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to user interface requirements, usability risk analyses, and design recommendations.
- Collaborate with engineering, clinical research, regulatory, marketing, and other teams to support product development.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Coursework or project experience in human factors, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience collecting and analyzing data and communicating findings clearly.
- Experience collaborating on team projects and completing work independently.
- Familiarity with medical devices, user interface design, or usability risk analysis is preferred.
- Experience planning or conducting user research or usability studies is preferred.
- Experience developing usability study protocols, surveys, or reports is preferred.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled or have experience in biomedical engineering, psychology, human factors, or a related discipline.
- Great written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Constantly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Occasionally
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently