Senior Human Factors Engineer – Usability & Validation

Planet Pharma; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks an experienced Human Factors Engineer to lead HF validation for a Class III medical device. You will own study protocols, ensure accurate risk traces, recruit participants with research ops, moderate sessions, analyze data, and write comprehensive reports.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong collaboration with HFE and systems engineers, and the ability to translate usability data into design recommendations for clinicians and patients.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Human Factors principles and methods.
• Experience designing validation studies for medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Applies human performance principles to the design of human-machine systems and products.
• Develops research methodologies and analysis plans for development prototypes and validation.
• Designs and executes tests to simulate product use for concept refinement and usability validation.
• Interfaces with design engineers to establish system design and training requirements for optimal HMI.
• Identifies and analyzes risks and conducts human factors investigations to inform design decisions.

Skills

Human Factors

Validation

Moderation

Education

University Degree

Job description

Planet Pharma seeks an experienced Human Factors Engineer to lead HF validation for a Class III medical device. You will own study protocols, ensure accurate risk traces, recruit participants with research ops, moderate sessions, analyze data, and write comprehensive reports.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong collaboration with HFE and systems engineers, and the ability to translate usability data into design recommendations for clinicians and patients.