Turn human insight into life-changing medical innovation!

Akkodis Norway AS; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis Norway AS is seeking an experienced Usability Engineer – Probes (Hardware Human Factors) to lead usability activities for next-generation handheld medical devices. You will shape hardware user experience to be intuitive, ergonomic, safe, and effective in clinical settings.

Responsibilities include planning formative and summative studies, translating insights into design requirements, and collaborating with designers, engineers, clinicians, and product teams to deliver best-in-class

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (Human Factors/Ergonomics/Biomedical Engineering).
• Experience with hardware usability engineering, preferably for medical devices.
• Knowledge of human-centered design methodologies and usability testing.
• Strong communication skills and professional English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead usability engineering activities for next-generation handheld medical devices.
• Drive ergonomic and human factors design for user-facing hardware.
• Plan and execute formative and summative usability studies.
• Translate user insights into design requirements and risk mitigations.
• Collaborate with industrial designers, engineers, clinicians, and product teams.
• Help create best-in-class user experiences across hardware and software.

Skills

Usability testing

Human factors design

Professional English

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering

Master's degree in Ergonomics

PhD in Human Factors Engineering

Tools

IEC 62366-1

ANSI/AAMI HE75

FDA Human Factors guidance

Job description

Usability Engineer – Probes (Hardware Human Factors)

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Lead usability engineering and ergonomic design for next-generation handheld medical devices, planning and executing usability studies.

Turn human insight into life-changing medical innovation!

Do you want to shape the future of medical technology used by healthcare professionals worldwide?

We are looking for an experienced Usability Engineer – Probes (Hardware Human Factors) to join a global product development environment focused on innovative handheld medical devices. In this role, you will drive the hardware user experience, ensuring products are intuitive, ergonomic, safe, and effective in real-world clinical settings.

What You’ll Do

• Lead usability engineering activities for next-generation handheld medical devices
• Drive ergonomic and human factors design for user-facing hardware
• Plan and execute formative and summative usability studies
• Translate user insights into design requirements and risk mitigations
• Collaborate closely with industrial designers, engineers, clinicians, and product teams
• Help create best‑in‑class user experiences across both hardware and software

What We’re Looking For

• Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with hardware usability engineering, preferably within medical devices
• Knowledge of human‑centered design methodologies and usability testing
• Strong communication skills and professional English proficiency

Nice to Have

• PhD in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline
• Experience with IEC 62366-1, ANSI/AAMI HE75, or FDA Human Factors guidance

Background in handheld, wireless, or point‑of‑care medical devices

• Experience working in regulated medical device environments
• Certification in Human Factors Engineering or a related professional accreditation

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on products used by healthcare professionals globally
• Influence products used by healthcare professionals globally
• Work alongside leading experts in usability, design, and engineering
• Be part of a highly skilled international team
• Long-term assignment with strong potential for extension
• Occasional international travel

Long-term contract assignment from November 1, 2026, until December 31, 2027, with potential for extension.

Practical Information

Location: Oslo, Norway
Start Date: November 1, 2026
Duration: Until December 31, 2027
Travel: Occasional international travel

Interested?

Akkodis welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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Akkodis is one of the largest companies globally within Smart Industry.

Akkodis Norway is one of Norway's largest suppliers of technical consulting services and a delivers roles at all levels within engineering, IT and project administration.

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