Human Factors Engineer

Job Title: Human Factors Engineer

Job Description

As a Human Factors Engineer, you will provide essential human factors support throughout all phases of product development. This includes translating user requirements into actionable design recommendations and reviewing both hardware and software design concepts. You will lead usability testing and human factors evaluations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide human factors support across all product development phases.
• Translate user requirements into design recommendations.
• Review hardware and software design concepts.
• Conduct user interface design assessments.
• Perform human factors testing and complete related reporting and analysis.
• Lead usability testing and human factors evaluations, including formative and summative studies.
• Develop customer-facing reports, including human interface analyses, cognitive walkthroughs, and heuristic evaluations.
• Apply human factors engineering expertise within cross-functional teams to evaluate consumer healthcare products and medical devices.
• Ensure compliance with FDA Human Factors Guidance and ISO 9241.
• Develop and conduct human factors research studies.
• Plan and conduct user evaluations of product concepts and analyze data.
• Document evaluation methods and results in detailed reports.
• Present design recommendations to the project team.
• Manage and plan human factors activities to support product development programs.
• Assist with analytical use risk analysis to assess use error risk potential.
• Identify design mitigations and create deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Train and mentor new and less experienced human factors engineers.
• Guide clients through the human factors process.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of human factors, user experience, and usability.
• Proficiency in human factors engineering, risk analysis, ergonomics, and kinesiology.
• Experience with validation protocols and writing protocols.
• Moderating and note-taking for studies.
• Proficiency in data and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of medical device and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate visually via sketches, charts, and digital presentations.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Problem-solving skills for moderate to complex technical problems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, science, kinesiology, or physical therapy.
• Emphasis on classical Human Factors Engineering (HFE) training, ergonomics, and early formative user needs.
• Experience in human interface analyses, cognitive walkthroughs, heuristic evaluations, and ergonomic kinematic assessments.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic office/lab environment, located in an amazing facility in Providence. The role requires collaborating within cross-functional teams and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Providence, RI.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Company Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Providence,RI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $80,000 - $115,000