R&D Principal Human Factors Engineer – Medical Devices

The R&D Principal Human Factors Engineer is responsible for leading human factors and usability engineering activities for medical device product development. This role applies user-centered design principles, conducts usability research and testing, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, effective, and regulatory-compliant healthcare products while advocating for user needs throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Skills

• Human Factors Engineering
• Usability Engineering
• User-Centered Design (UCD)
• Medical Device Development
• Usability Testing
• Task Analysis
• Usability Risk Analysis
• Human Performance Analysis
• Human Factors Research
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Required Qualifications

• M.S. in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, or Biomedical Engineering.
• 8+ years of Human Factors/Usability Engineering experience.
• Experience in regulated industries, preferably medical devices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Skills

• Regulatory Affairs collaboration
• Design Quality support
• Data interpretation
• Research documentation
• Problem-solving
• Team collaboration