Usability Assistant

visit us at usa.siemens.com    |     learn more about us    |     view siemens speaks video    |     send this job to a friend We're Siemens, a global innovation company helping the needs of businesses, communities and employees right here in the US. From improving security at airports, to helping healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses of the heart, to reducing delivery time for forwarded mail and beyond, we're achieving the unexpected all because of our employees. Which is why we offer a work culture where ideas are free to fly, diversity programs that capture the strengths of thought rather than ethnicity, and mentoring and training programs that can take careers to new heights. And that's pretty inspiring. Because when you and 70,000 diverse minds innovate together, you can change the world. Imagine that. automation & control • building technologies • energy & power • financial services • hearing solutions industrial solutions • information & communication • lighting • medical solutions • transportation • water technologies Siemens is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Usability Assistant Job Description:IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for EXPERIENCED SOFTWARE/HARDWARE USABILITY ENGINEERS!!! Responsibilities & Qualifications:- Conduct user and market research to understand the needs and desires of your target audience using a diversity of techniques (field visits/observation, interviews, usability testing, cognitive walkthrough, and contextual inquiry). - Utilize your strong user-centered design vocabulary and client facing skills; must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of usability assessment methodologies - specific skills in heuristics, HCI, eye tracking, and creation of personas, scenarios, wireframes, etc may be required - Conducts usability studies, analyzes data, writes reports, presents and justifies recommendations to Usability Manager, developers and Program Mangers - Acts as user advocate for product enhancements based on HCI analysis - Develop scenarios and storyboards to communicate concepts to team members. Design, build, and test interactive prototypes - Works with other Usability teams to ensure compatibility with interrelated products - Contribute to an evolving design culture and process at the company. You will be expected to have strong creative, conceptual, and problem-solving skills that will allow you to tackle difficult interaction design challenges. Have a passion for new technology. - Masters degree in Psychology, Human Factors or related field required or Bachelors degree in Psychology, Human Factors or related field with equivalent work experience in Behavioral Science -Strong leadership abilities; excellent problem solving abilities Plusses: Experience in project management: Strong information architecture and user interface design abilities: Knowledge of Web and software development technologies, tools, and production techniques: Knowledge of Microsoft technologies: Expertise in the analysis display of quantitative information is highly desirable. At Siemens IT Solutions & Services, Inc. (http://www.it-solutions.usa.siemens.com), our consultants demonstrate an ability to interface with all levels of Management and Customer contacts, as a Strategic Business Partner. Each has a proven history of generating outstanding business results. If you meet the above skill set/experience requirements and are interested in working with a world-class technology company, Apply Today! Along with the prospect to grow your career with a financially stable, International industry leader, you will also have the unique opportunity to say to your customers, "We're SIEMENS, We Can Do That!"Expected Travel Time: None