Ergonomics Engineer — Handheld Ultrasound Probes

Gi Group UK; Horten; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group UK is seeking a Usability Engineer (Hardware Human Factors) to own ergonomics for a handheld, wireless ultrasound probe portfolio. You will shape how probes fit in the hand, influence workflows, and ensure safe, intuitive use across clinical environments.

In this role you will lead formative and summative usability activities within a medical device development process, translating user insights into actionable inputs and risk management outputs, partnering with engineers, designers,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with usability evaluation of medical device hardware, preferably handheld or wearable.
• Working knowledge of IEC 62366-1, ANSI/AAMI HE75, and FDA HF/E guidance.
• Experience validating physical product designs with clinical users under a quality-managed process.
• Proven ability to translate usability findings into Design Inputs and Risk Management deliverables.
• Fluent professional English (written and spoken).
• Comfortable with standard office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead usability engineering for new handheld wireless ultrasound probes, owning ergonomics and user-facing physical design.
• Plan, create, and evaluate probe form factors against user requirements, anthropometrics, and biomechanics.
• Drive formative and summative usability testing for probe use scenarios.
• Translate findings into Design Inputs, risk mitigations, and documentation.
• Provide direction to mechanical and industrial designers and engineers on user-facing design decisions.
• Engage with clinical users to optimize ergonomics and usability in disinfection workflows.
• Collaborate across Product Management, Engineering, Clinical, Regulatory, Marketing, and Quality in a global environment.

Skills

Usability engineering

Ergonomics

Cross-functional collaboration

FDA/HF guidance knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering/related field

PhD in a relevant field ( Nice to have )

Tools

CAD/PLM tools

Statistical usability analysis tools

Job description

Gi Group UK is seeking a Usability Engineer (Hardware Human Factors) to own ergonomics for a handheld, wireless ultrasound probe portfolio. You will shape how probes fit in the hand, influence workflows, and ensure safe, intuitive use across clinical environments.

In this role you will lead formative and summative usability activities within a medical device development process, translating user insights into actionable inputs and risk management outputs, partnering with engineers, designers,