Sr Human Factors Analyst
Core
Lead Human Factors engineering for robotic surgical systems, conducting user research, task analysis, and usability validation to ensure safety and workflow efficiency for clinicians.
Role type
Senior Human Factors Engineer (HF Lead)
Builds
Robotic-assisted surgical systems (e.g., da Vinci, Ion) for global healthcare markets
Domain
Medical device / Robotic surgery / Regulatory compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Usability engineering, task analysis, summative usability validation, regulatory documentation (IEC 62366, FDA), user research methods, risk analysis, design input management
Preferred skills
Medical device industry experience, design engineering, empathy for human condition
Technologies
da Vinci surgical system, Ion, IEC 62366, AAMI HE75, FDA guidelines
Responsibilities
Conduct formative and summative usability evaluations with end-user clinicians; translate user needs into usability requirements; author usability engineering documentation for regulatory submission; mentor junior engineers; analyze on-market product complaints and update risk assessments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties