Human Factors Engineer

Smith & Nephew Plc

Andover, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,250–$112,750 Per Year
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, FDA Requirements, Fitness, Human Factors, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industrial Design, LinkedIn, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Mentoring, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Quality Management, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, Usability Engineering, User Interface Design
LOCATION
Andover, MA
POSTED
14 days ago

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

As a Human Factors Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping intuitive, safe, and effective medical devices by applying human factors engineering and interaction design principles across our product portfolio.

This role sits within R&D and contributes to both new product development and support of launched products, working cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams.

What will you be doing?

  • Lead and support Human Factors and Industrial Design activities for new medical device product development programs.

  • Translate user needs into clear interaction, usability, and experience design recommendations.

  • Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to R&D teams on human factors design considerations throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Support launched products, including collaboration with commercial and customer‑facing teams when needed.

  • Work within Smith+Nephew's Quality Management System and comply with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA/MDSAP requirements).

  • Contribute to project teams by making design recommendations aligned to functional strategy and business priorities.

What will you need to be successful?

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Science, or a related technical field (BA/BS/BEng).

  • Experience or strong foundational knowledge in Human Factors Engineering, Usability, Interaction Design, or Industrial Design, preferably within regulated industries.

  • Familiarity with medical device development processes and working within a regulated environment.

  • Ability to work on low to moderate complexity problems with guidance from senior team members.

  • Strong communication skills and comfort working in cross‑functional teams.

  • A detail‑oriented mindset with commitment to quality, safety, and user‑centered design.

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $75,250.00 - $112,750.00 USD annually and the compensation offered will depend on the candidate's qualifications, job-related knowledge/skills, geographical location. You will be entitled to receive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.

Smith & Nephew follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described by local and state policies.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

  • Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

  • Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

  • Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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About the Company

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Smith & Nephew Plc

The Group has a history dating back 160 years to the family enterprise of Thomas James Smith who opened a small pharmacy in Hull, England in 1856. On his death in 1896, his nephew Horatio Nelson Smith took over the management of the business. Thomas James Smith black and white photograph Image: Thomas James Smith A few days after the declaration of World War 1 in 1914, Horatio Nelson Smith (the nephew of the company founder T. J Smith) met with an envoy of the French President in London. The company was awarded a contract to supply £350,000 of surgical and field dressings, to be delivered in five months. By the late 1990s, Smith & Nephew had expanded into being a diverse healthcare conglomerate with operations across the globe, including various medical devices, personal care products and traditional and pioneering woundcare treatments. In 1998, Smith & Nephew announced a major restructuring to focus management attention and investment on three business units — wound management, endoscopy and orthopaedics — which offered high growth and margin opportunities. Smith & Nephew was incorporated and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1937 and in 1999 the Group was also listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In 2001, Smith & Nephew became a constituent member of the FTSE-100 index in the UK. This means that Smith & Nephew is included in the top 100 companies traded on the London Stock Exchange measured in terms of market capitalisation. Today, Smith & Nephew is a public limited company incorporated and headquartered in the UK and doing business in many countries around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies