Senior Human Factors Engineer

Akkodis; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis currently seeks a Senior Human Factors Engineer for a 12-month contract position in Valencia, CA. The role focuses on usability engineering across software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams, with responsibilities spanning study design, data collection, and post-market usability analysis.

Qualifications include 4+ years in medical device development or a relevant graduate degree, experience with class III devices, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in medical device product development or graduate degree with relevant project experience.
• Experience with medical device hardware (ideally class III, implantables).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment.
• Experience moderating usability sessions and documenting findings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence others.
• Knowledge of IEC 62366, 60601-1-6 and FDA Human Factors guidelines (must be indicated on resume).

Responsibilities

• Perform usability engineering in partnership with cross-functional groups (Software, Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems).
• Develop research methodologies to collect qualitative and quantitative data.
• Design and execute formative and summative usability tests.
• Support and author deliverables related to user needs, profiles, use scenarios, task and error analysis, usability testing and post-market usability analysis.
• Maintain positive communications across levels of employees, customers, contractors and vendors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Pre-med

Human Factors

Psychology

Bio-med

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer role is 12 months contract role with a client located in Valencia, CA.

Pay Range: $60-$70/hr; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• 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

Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:

Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

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