Human Factors Intern

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

As a Human Factors Engineer intern, you'll apply human factors engineering and psychology principles to assess the design and usability of hearing aids and related devices. You'll support various projects, perform usability studies, generate risk assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role involves completing assignments, providing status updates, participating in feedback sessions, and supporting corporate guidelines and safety objectives. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant graduate-level program and possess strong communication, organizational, and technical writing skills, with a preference for acoustical knowledge.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

As a Human Factors intern, you will apply principles of human factors engineering and psychology to assess the design and usability of hearing aids, accessories and hearing protection devices at various stages in the product development lifecycle. The position is responsible for supporting the Human Factors Engineering and Systems Engineering department projects, activities and tasks. Tasks will include:

• Perform and assist with usability study data collection and analysis
• Generate and review risk assessment documentation with assistance from Human Factors personnel
• Review and familiarize self with design process documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, product managers and clinicians.
• Perform assignments given by mentor, engineer or manager
• Daily and weekly direct and indirect feedback from mentor and manager relevant to what has been done or accomplished on various tasks
• Status updates and presentations
• Participation in helping others on a day-to-day basis
• Support Starkey Employee Corporate and/or Department Guidelines
• Check and verify quality
• Support corporate health and safety objectives
• React to change productively and handle other essential duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Enrolled in a relevant technical program such as Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, or similar
• Experience level: enrollment in a relevant graduate-level program (Masters, Ph.D., Au.D.)

Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good verbal communication abilities
• Good computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Acoustical knowledge is desired
• Good written and verbal skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good technical writing skills

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual hourly rate for this position is $25 per hour.

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