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Principal Human Factors Design Engineer

Medtronic

Medtronic seeks a Principal Human Factors Design Engineer to apply human-centered design principles to medical device development. The role involves leading research methodologies, designing usability tests, and mentoring junior specialists across product development phases in R&D.

Responsibilities

  • Apply human-centered design principles to medical device and human-machine systems development
  • Design and execute usability validation tests with intended users across product lifecycle
  • Develop research methodologies and analysis plans for concept testing and prototype evaluation
  • Identify technological risks and conduct human factors investigations to inform design direction
  • Coach and delegate work to lower-level specialists; manage large cross-functional projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years relevant human factors or design experience
  • Master's degree with 5+ years relevant experience, or PhD with 3+ years
  • Expertise in human-centered design principles and methodologies
  • Experience designing and executing usability validation studies with users
  • Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research analysis
  • Track record managing complex projects and mentoring technical staff
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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