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Principal Human Factors Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Human Factors Engineer to conduct human factors engineering work and research for medical devices and regulated healthcare products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in usability studies, product evaluation, and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

+ Perform human factors/usability studies (formative and summative) for hardware, software, labeling, and disposable products.

+ Design and execute usability evaluations to ensure safe and easy product use.

+ Lead the development of a Use-Related Risk Analysis as part of the risk file for the products.

+ Develop and communicate Human Factors project scope, plans, tasks, and deliverables with program teams; manage time to meet project deadlines.

+ Report pertinent information at key milestones through clear, concise oral and written communications.

+ Develop product prototypes for user interface evaluation and validation in partnership with other R&D teams.

+ Direct and coordinate all human factors activities necessary to complete a major product development program or several small projects with minimal direction.

+ Lead efforts to develop processes and procedures that align with company initiatives and FDA/international human factors standards.

+ Provide technical supervision to less experienced human factors engineers and may manage a small work group.

+ Present and advise on human factors topics across the organization.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Master's degree preferred).

+ 7+ years of relevant experience in human factors, preferably in the medical device industry.

+ Experience in HFE principles and methodologies.

+ Proficiency in user research, prototyping, formative and summative product evaluation, and use-related risk analysis.

+ Knowledge of IEC 62366-1, IEC 60601, and FDA HF/Usability Guidance Document.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with medical devices.

+ Local to Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Benefits, relocation package, 8% yearly bonus

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.