Human Factors Engineer

Akkodis; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Human Factor Engineer for a client in Valencia, CA. This 12-month contract role focuses on usability engineering for medical devices, requiring 4+ years of experience and knowledge of IEC 62366 and FDA guidelines.

The position emphasizes collaboration across software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams, with responsibilities including study design, usability testing, and post-market analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in medical device product development.

Responsibilities

• Perform human usability engineering activities in partnership with functional engineering groups.

Skills

Human factors

Usability testing

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

IEC 62366

FDA guidelines

Medical device experience

Clinical/Design assurance

Education

Pre-med

Human Factors

Psychology

Bio-med

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Human Factor Engineer for a client located in Valencia, CA. This is a 12-month contract Position. Ideally looking for a candidate with experience working in Medical device manufacturing industry.

Pay Range: $45 - $54/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Perform human usability engineering activities in partnership with functional engineering groups (Software, Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical and Systems), new product planning, clinical, design assurance, regulatory, and marketing.
• Develop research methodologies to collect both qualitative and quantitative data, as needed.
• Design and execute both formative and summative usability tests to simulate product use.
• Support and author deliverables related to user needs, development of user profiles, use scenarios, task and use error analysis, usability testing, and post-market usability analysis for continuous improvement.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors, and across multiple disciplines

MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ Years of relevant work experience in medical device product development and/or a graduate degree with a relevant project experience. Prior experience working with medical device hardware (ideally class III, implantables)
• Degree types: Pre-med, Human Factors, Psychology, Bio-med, related.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment
• Experience moderating usability sessions and documenting findings
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to positively influence individuals and groups
• Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Knowledge of IEC 62366, 60601-1-6 and FDA guidelines for Human Factors. This must be clearly indicated on resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers