Senior Human Factors Design Engineer

Grove Technical Resources, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Technical Resources, Inc. seeks a Senior Human Factors Design Engineer to lead usability validation studies for medical devices. The role focuses on developing and maintaining URRA and collaborating with design teams to ensure safe device usage.

Minneapolis-based with onsite work and one day per week remote support. Required is 5–20 years of relevant HFE experience and degrees at bachelor level or higher; a Master’s or PhD is preferred for advanced roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in human factors engineering for medical devices.
• Proven usability validation study design and execution.
• Use-Related Risk Analysis (URRA) development and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct usability validation studies for medical devices.
• Develop and update Use-Related Risk Analysis (URRA).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on design improvements to ensure safe device usage.

Skills

Human Factors Eng

Usability Validation

URRA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Human Factors Design Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite; 1 day WFH per week)

Type: W2 contract

Duration: 12 Months

Main Required Skills:

• Human Factors Engineering (HFE) and Usability Validation
• Usability Testing: Study Design, Protocol Development, Execution, Data Analysis, and Reporting
• Use-Related Risk Analysis (URRA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct usability validation studies for medical devices.
• Develop and update Use-Related Risk Analysis (URRA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design improvements to ensure safe device usage.

Experience:

5–20 years preferred; relevant experience in human factors engineering and medical device usability is essential.

Education:

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, Master's with 2+ years, or PhD.