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Siemens

User Experience Specialist - Rail Infrastructure

Siemens, Jacksonville, FL


Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.
For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Open new lines and increase capacity, cut costs, and link networks: high performance, state-of-the-art Rail Electrification meets all the expectations of Rail Infrastructure operators today. It's a central component of the end-to-end networked, digital infrastructure of tomorrow. We offer products and services which extend along the entire Rail Electrification value chain to improve the quality of everyday life for millions of people worldwide.

What excites our people about Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure?

Position Overview:

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and motivated User Experience (UX) Specialist with a strong background in human-centered design to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating user-friendly solutions, a keen eye for detail, experiences with the analysis and design of industrial applications, and the ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive experiences. Knowledge in the railway domain is a plus.

What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Human-Centered Design: Lead and apply human-centered design processes to develop user experiences that are both effective and engaging. This includes user research, persona creation, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and usability evaluations.
  • UX Analysis: Conduct detailed analyses of user needs, behaviors, and pain points to inform design decisions. Understand user and functional requirements. Provide actionable insights that inform design decisions.
  • UX Concepts: Systematically explore, assess, select, and present UX concepts that align with business objectives, railway domain rules, and user needs. Ensure these concepts are effectively communicated to stakeholders through visual and verbal presentations.
  • Design Specifications: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project management, engineering, and front-end development, to write clear and concise design specifications. Ensure these design specifications are aligned with the user and functional requirements.
  • Railway Domain Expertise (Plus): Apply knowledge of the railway industry to design user experiences that cater to specific needs and regulations within this domain.

To thrive in this role, you have:
  • Proficiency in human-centered design processes, including user research, prototyping, and usability evaluation.
  • Ability to comprehend dependencies of a complex industrial domain (e.g., railway domain)
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in UX analysis and developing user-centric solutions.
  • Proven ability to write clear, actionable design specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Knowledge of the railway domain is a plus, but not required.
  • Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD (we use Figma).
  • Experiences working in international project teams
  • Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.
  • Ability to work in an Agile development environment.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!
  • 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
  • 401K - 6% company match
  • Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!
  • We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
  • We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
  • We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
  • Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
  • Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
  • Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Jacksonville, FL is $122,100 - $143,500. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications. The annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary.

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