Sr/ Staff Human Factors Design Engineer
Core
Research and design within product development of new robotic systems, instruments, and accessories to maximize usability and desirability while minimizing risk through scientific research and usability engineering.
Role type
Senior/Staff Human Factors Design Engineer (Robotics & Medical Devices)
Builds
Robotic surgical systems, instruments, and accessories for clinical use
Domain
Medical Robotics / Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Robotics expertise, Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Mixed-methods research, User-centered design, Usability engineering, Risk-benefit analysis, Design controls compliance, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical communication
Preferred skills
Medical device industry experience, Design engineering in product development, Clinical expert interfacing
Technologies
Kinematics, Mechanisms, Sensing and perception, Control systems, Software engineering (programming/simulation)
Responsibilities
Identify unmet user needs and performance limitations in robotic systems; Represent the company in formative research with clinicians; Generate and communicate actionable design insights to shape product strategy; De-risk design strategies by analyzing human performance and workflow; Lead usability-centered design decisions for complex development initiatives; Translate research findings into user and interface requirements; Develop and evaluate conceptual prototypes; Author human factors engineering deliverables ensuring regulatory compliance; Mentor peers in HF methodologies.
Seniority
Senior/Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
