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UX Researcher With FMEA Exp.

Magicforce
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025 CLOSED ON 12/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX Researcher With FMEA Exp. position at Magicforce?

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Usability Engineer to join our UX team. This role requires a strong foundation in human factors engineering, usability testing (formative and summative), FMEA, and UX design. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with tools like Figma, capable of leading design efforts, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving user-centred design decisions through data analysis and documentation

 

Skills: -

Mandatory skills

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  • 5 years of experience in usability engineering or UX design.
  • Proven experience with FMEA, formative/summative testing, and use analysis.
  • Proficiency in Figma and other design/research tools.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, medical devices) is a plus.

 

Nice to Have

 

  • Familiarity with FDA Human Factors guidance or IEC 62366.
  • Experience with statistical analysis tools for usability data.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Usability Testing & Evaluation: Plan, conduct, and analyse formative and summative usability tests.
  • Develop test protocols, recruit participants, and synthesise findings into actionable insights.
  • Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate usability risks.
  • UX Design & Prototyping: Create wire frames, mock ups, and interactive prototypes using Figma.
  • Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure design feasibility and alignment with user needs.
  • Lead design reviews and provide mentorship to junior designers.
  • Research & Analysis: Conduct use analysis and generate comprehensive Use Analysis Reports
  • Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions.
  • Translate user needs and business requirements into intuitive design solutions.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation of usability activities, findings, and design iterations.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines (e.g., FDA, ISO, IEC for medical devices if applicable).
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for UX-related discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Present findings, recommendations, and design concepts clearly and persuasively.
  • Ownership & Leadership: Take full ownership of usability deliverables across projects.
  • Lead cross-functional design efforts and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

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