Human Factors Engineer, Screens and Virtual Controls
General Motors
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Warren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Review UI screen designs in Figma across Operating Systems and prioritized domains to perform Human Factors evaluations throughout design deliverable gates.
- Translate evaluation findings into actionable design recommendations that enhance customer usability and shape the in-vehicle screen and virtual control experience.
- Partner closely with UI Designers to proactively apply Human Factors Best Practices, Design Systems and Control Strategy Plan adhering to known automotive safety standards and regulatory guidance.
- Provide and synthesize customer data, including lessons learned, to support Design rationale & Product Management roadmaps, strategies and Product Requirement Documents (PRD).
- Request and coordinate customer clinics or surveys collaborating with Human Factors Usability, Design Research and Global Customer Research teams to gather customer insights when needed.
- Participate in regular Vehicle Operating System Design review meetings contributing to discussions and decisions while focusing on customer usability and intuitive interaction.
- Engage in Program Management analysis meetings and ensure accurate tracking of Human Factors recommendations in Jira capability and design tickets.
- Communicate issues within Human Factors Triage, Escalation and Director meetings to drive resolution.
- Serve as the liaison for Human Factors Vehicle Programs by providing status updates on customer reach and visibility of in-screen control content.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, User Experience design, Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in Human Factors, HMI design or User Experience
- Strong understanding of human factors principles and automotive HMI design
- Ability to translate user research into actionable design requirements
- Proficiency in problem-solving with excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner with cross-functional teams and lead discussions
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Relocation benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Human FactorsUser Experience designHMI designDesign SystemsControl Strategy PlanCustomer data synthesisProduct Requirement DocumentsUsability testingProblem-solvingFigma
Soft skills
Verbal communicationWritten communicationVisual communicationInterpersonal skillsCollaborationLeadershipAnalytical skillsCustomer insights gatheringDiscussion facilitationStatus reporting
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human FactorsBachelor’s degree in User Experience designBachelor’s degree in Engineering