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Human Factors Engineer 1

Nemera
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Company Description

With sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

The Human Factors Engineer provides human factors services to internal and external clients as part of a world-class team of human factors experts.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with clients to plan, manage, and execute HF activities
  • Work within multi-disciplinary teams to develop solutions using human factors principles and methods to contribute human factors expertise to the development process
  • Analyze use workflows, goals, tasks, and experiences to identify user needs
  • Create and execute all components of usability studies
  • Conduct user-focused risk identification and assessment activities (e.g. use FMEA)
  • Work with consumers and designers to evaluate concepts and existing products for improvement opportunities

Competencies:

  • Have passion, creativity, and ability necessary to solve challenging user and technical problems
  • Knowledge of, or direct experience with the use and application of anthropometric data
  • Awareness of/coursework in psychology, cognition, marketing, design, or product development
  • Ability to balance theoretical tools and practical experimentation to develop concepts and ideas
  • Be familiar with industry standards regarding human factors and usability (FDA, HE 75, ISO 62366) in the medical device development process

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Minimum BS or BSE in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive Psychology or extensive formal education in human factors related areas
  • 2 years of experience preferred working in a human factors capacity within the medical device / healthcare sector
  • Experience conducting usability studies and hazard analysis of use-related hazards
  • Experience creating experience maps, site/app maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
  • Experience in research design as it relates to product development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, wireframing tools, and image/video editing

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.net

Know someone at Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position!

POSITION RANGE:  $80,000 USD - $100,000 USD Salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

For US Benefits, CLICK HERE.

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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