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Job Title: Human Factors Design Engineer II – Medical Device
Location: North Haven, CT (Fully Onsite)
Type: W2 Contract | Duration: Feb 2026 – Feb 2028
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Human Factors Design Engineer II to support user-centered design and human factors engineering activities for cutting-edge medical device and surgical robotics platforms. This role focuses on usability research, use-related risk management, and regulatory-compliant human factors activities across new and released products.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan, conduct, and document usability studies in medical device environments
• Moderate usability testing, interviews, and contextual inquiries with end users (e.g., surgical settings)
• Perform use-related risk analysis and support risk control development
• Contribute to Usability Engineering Files (UEF) and regulatory submissions
• Analyze usability data, identify root causes, and recommend design improvements
• Support post-market usability issue identification and mitigation.
Required Skills & Experience:
• Hands-on experience with human factors/usability testing in medical devices
• Strong knowledge of FDA HF guidance and standards: IEC 62366, ISO 14971, IEC 60601
• Experience with use-related risk analysis and documentation
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design, systems, and R&D teams.
Education:
• BS in Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field with 2 years’ experience, or
• MS or higher with 0 years’ experience (medical device experience preferred).
Nice to Have:
• Experience supporting surgical or robotic systems
• Exposure to regulatory submissions and post-market surveillance.