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Atricure, Inc. Senior Industrial Designer in Cincinnati, Ohio
Senior Industrial Designer Cincinnati, OH, USA * Mason, OH, USA Req #2319 Tuesday, January 14, 2025 AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure's Isolator Synergy Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure's AtriClip Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure's Hybrid AF Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure's cryoICE cryoSPHERE probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure. We foster a culture of inclusion by embracing diverse experiences and individuals where everyone's authentic self is welcome. We offer supporting programs and resources that provide enriching and equitable opportunities for each person to contribute professionally and personally. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will lead activities related to the industrial design of medical device equipment and handpieces in collaboration with the product development design teams. They will use independent judgment to clarify and prioritize tasks to facilitate design making in these areas. Additionally, they will provide technical expertise as a member of an agile, multidisciplinary team of Scientists, Engineers, and Model Makers. The successful candidate will be comfortable designing and implementing integrated solutions that include the latest trends and incorporate feedback from AtriCure customers to make seamless designs in the capital equipment and handpieces. The ability to work with consultants, suppliers, and customers to implement solutions is required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Assist AtriCure internal and client external team members in determining and planning the need, type, priority, budgets and scheduling for insights and/or Industrial Design / Human Factors activities Define requirements, offer technical expertise and implement designs in line with technical expertise in industrial design Participate in Voice of the Customer planning, collection and analysis Proven experience with using sketch models, low and high-fidelity prototypes to identify and eliminate potential use errors early in the development process Experience in experimental design of formative and summative human factor studies to address the needs of the requirements setting, design testing, verification and validation stages of physical and digital medical device development. Offering human factors technical expertise to complex problems Facilitate collaboration in meetings and leading presentations to internal/external clients Knowledge of relevant human factors regulations, standards and guidance for physical, digital user interfaces and packaging. Proven experience in human centered design principles, observational research, ergonomic design, ethnographic research/data analysis Physical system integration / industrial design Experience working directly with customers Experience with medical devices, operating room settings, etc. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Regular and predictable work performance Ability to work under fast-paced conditions Ability to make decisions and use good judgement Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required Ability to successfully work with others Additional duties as assigned BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bach