Jim Knutson
About Jim Knutson
Jim Knutson is a Senior User Experience Designer at MTS Systems Corporation, with extensive experience in user-centered design and evaluation. He has held various positions in notable companies, including Gateway, NCR, and Medtronic, and has a strong academic background in engineering psychology.
Current Role at MTS Systems Corporation
Jim Knutson serves as a Senior User Experience Designer at MTS Systems Corporation, a position he has held since 2018. He works in Eden Prairie, MN, contributing to the design of software products that support high-performance test systems, motion simulators, and sensors. His role involves applying user-centered design principles to enhance the usability and functionality of these products.
Previous Experience at Gateway
Prior to his current role, Jim Knutson worked at Gateway from 1998 to 2004. He held the position of Senior Manager of User Interface Design, focusing on human factors engineering. His responsibilities included overseeing user interface design projects and ensuring that user needs were effectively integrated into product development.
Experience at NCR and Medtronic
Jim Knutson has a background in cognitive engineering, having worked at NCR from 1992 to 1997 in the Human Interface Technology Center in Atlanta, GA. He later joined Medtronic as a Senior Human Factors Engineer from 2016 to 2018 in Minneapolis, MN. In both roles, he focused on applying human factors principles to improve product design and user experience.
Educational Background in Engineering Psychology
Jim Knutson earned his Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. He also holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Psychology and Systems Engineering from the same institution, achieved between 1989 and 1992. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Design, and Visual Arts from the University of North Dakota, completed from 1984 to 1989.
Entrepreneurial Experience at Xperience Engineering
From 2008 to 2016, Jim Knutson was the President and Owner of Xperience Engineering, located in Sioux City, IA. In this role, he applied his expertise in user-centered design and evaluation to lead projects and drive innovation in product design and user experience.