Human Factors Engineering Co-op (Hybrid) - September 2025

Kardium Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Human Factors Engineering Co-op to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of groundbreaking medical devices that improve the lives of millions worldwide. As part of the human factors team, you will engage in meaningful work, conducting usability testing and research to enhance user experience. Collaborate with a passionate team in a hybrid work environment, gaining hands-on experience while being mentored by industry leaders. If you're eager to make a difference and grow your skills in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Team Bonding Events

Development & Growth Opportunities

Innovative Projects

Hands-on Experience

Qualifications

• Experience in usability testing and user interface design is essential.
• Knowledge of human factors regulations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct human factors research and usability testing with end users.
• Support human factors validation testing for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Usability Testing

User Interface Design

Human Factors Techniques

Cognitive Ergonomics

User Centered Design

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Human Factors Engineering or related field

Tools

Human Factors Analysis Techniques

Regulatory Standards (FDA, IEC-62366)

Job description

Human Factors Engineering Co-op (Hybrid) - September 2025

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Req #291

April 24, 2025

Term: September 2025

Duration: 8 months

Openings: 2 positions

Salary Range: $3,650 - $4,525 CAD per month

Application Deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025

Your opportunity

By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story.

As a member of the human factors team, you will gain hands-on experience in the development and commercialization of complex and leading-edge medical devices.

Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

• Conduct human factors research with end users, including physicians, healthcare professionals, and Kardium internal users
• Investigate and identify opportunities for improving user experience with medical devices
• Conduct formal and informal hardware and software usability testing as input to the design and development process
• Support human factors validation testing for submissions to regulatory bodies, including the FDA
• Develop creative design solutions to user problems and assess the usability of the prototype designs
• Use human factors analysis techniques such as root cause analysis, qualitative analysis of participant feedback and sequence of events diagrams
• Support use related risk analysis
• Review human factors standards and summarise design implications and recommendations
• There is potential for travel to support usability testing

What you bring to the team

• Experience planning and conducting usability testing
• Previous involvement in the design of hardware or software user interfaces
• Used human factors techniques such as user interviews, contextual inquiry, and use related risk analysis
• Understanding of physical or cognitive ergonomics
• Understanding of user centered design
• Knowledge of human factors regulations such as FDA guidance on applying human factors and usability engineering to medical devices, or IEC-62366, is highly desirable
• Familiarity with clinical settings, in particular surgical operating rooms, is an asset
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to execute tasks with an appropriate level of independence
• Enthusiastic about seeking innovative solutions to unforeseen challenges
• Demonstrated success working in a team setting

Why work at Kardium?

• Making a Difference: Knowing every day that you are making a difference in people’s lives by helping treat a condition that debilitates millions worldwide.
• Meaningful Work: Gain hands-on experience working on projects that make an impact, giving you valuable experience to kickstart your career.
• Team Bonding Events: Connect with peers (of 30+ Co-ops) and participate in fun team activities, social events, and monthly Co-op events.
• Development & Growth: Collaborating with engaged leaders and multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to your success by mentoring and supporting your development and growth.
• Innovative Projects: Be part of cutting-edge projects where you can share your ideas and learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

• Our Purpose
• Our People
• Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload three separate documents in PDF format via our Careers Page:

• Resume
• Most recent transcripts (to be combined in one PDF document)

Please note, there are also required questions to be completed, as a part of your overall application.