Sr/ Staff Human Factors Design Engineer
Core
Lead human factors research and design engineering for robotic surgical systems to maximize usability and minimize risk.
Role type
Sr/Staff Human Factors Design Engineer (Robotics & Medical Devices)
Builds
Robotic surgical instruments, accessories, and integrated systems for clinical use
Domain
Medical Robotics / Surgical Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Human-robotic interaction (HRI), mixed-methods research, robotic system analysis (mechanics/sensing/control), user-centered design, usability engineering, regulatory compliance (design controls), cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Medical device industry experience, design engineering in product development, clinical expert interfacing
Technologies
Robotic control systems, simulation environments, mixed-methods research tools
Responsibilities
Identify unmet user needs and performance limitations in robotic systems; represent the company in formative research with global clinicians; generate actionable design insights to shape product strategy; de-risk design strategies by analyzing human performance and workflow; lead usability design inputs for complex development initiatives; 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
