Senior Human Factors Engineer — Medical Devices

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Senior Human Factors Design Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to lead usability engineering for next-generation medical devices.

The role focuses on shaping safety, usability, and overall user experience across electromechanical products, with direct involvement in regulatory submissions and risk assessments. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s (master’s preferred), and strong skills in writing, cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, HCI, or related discipline; master's preferred.
• 8+ years in human factors/usability engineering for hardware products; regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead usability engineering for complex medical devices and electromechanical products.
• Translate usability findings into actionable design recommendations to reduce use errors.
• Develop and maintain usability risk assessments and regulatory documentation for submissions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers in Human Factors methods.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Senior Human Factors Design Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to lead usability engineering for next-generation medical devices.

The role focuses on shaping safety, usability, and overall user experience across electromechanical products, with direct involvement in regulatory submissions and risk assessments. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s (master’s preferred), and strong skills in writing, cross-functional