Staff Human Factors, Usability Engineer

Stryker; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Staff Human Factors, Usability Engineer for the Mako Enabling Technologies team in Weston, FL. The role centers on applying human factors principles to medical device development and evaluation, partnering with R&D and clinicians to translate user feedback into design inputs, and supporting testing of complex product concepts.

The hybrid role requires on-site presence 2-3 days per week, with candidates residing within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Usability, Human-Computer Interaction, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience supporting Human Factors Engineering or another related engineering discipline.
• Experience planning or conducting usability evaluations and analyzing qualitative and quantitative usability test data.
• Experience observing users in simulated environments and translating user interactions and observations into design inputs or recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Represent R&D on cross-functional programs, translating internal customer objectives and user needs into clear design recommendations and technical direction.
• Plan, conduct, and analyze human factors and usability evaluations, using qualitative and quantitative data to identify usability issues and inform design decisions.
• Plan and execute testing to evaluate function, form, ergonomics, aesthetics, and usability.
• Partner with surgeons and clinical stakeholders in simulated and user environments to conduct interviews, observe product interactions, document feedback, and incorporate findings into product designs.
• Conduct cadaveric evaluations, including gathering stakeholder feedback and documenting findings and reports.
• Investigate novel technical and usability problems and design solutions that address identified user, product, and system needs.
• Integrate, administer, and validate development tools while applying applicable engineering processes, standards, methods, and design practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional project teams to establish schedules, manage multiple priorities, communicate project status and risks, and train or mentor team members on established engineering practices, processes, and tools.

Skills

Human Factors Eng

Usability Testing

Clinical stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

As a Staff Human Factors, Usability Engineer within Stryker’s Mako Enabling Technologies team, you will apply human factors engineering and usability principles to the development and evaluation of medical device solutions. You will partner across R&D and with clinical stakeholders to evaluate new technologies, translate user feedback into design requirements, and support the development and testing of complex product concepts.

This is a hybrid role based in Weston, Fl, requiring you to be on-site 2-3 days per week, so candidates must live within a commutable distance.

What you will do

• Represent R&D on cross-functional programs, translating internal customer objectives and user needs into clear design recommendations and technical direction.
• Plan, conduct, and analyze human factors and usability evaluations, using qualitative and quantitative data to identify usability issues and inform design decisions.
• Plan and execute testing to evaluate function, form, ergonomics, aesthetics, and usability.
• Partner with surgeons and clinical stakeholders in simulated and user environments to conduct interviews, observe product interactions, document feedback, and incorporate findings into product designs.
• Conduct cadaveric evaluations, including gathering stakeholder feedback and documenting findings and reports.
• Investigate novel technical and usability problems and design solutions that address identified user, product, and system needs.
• Integrate, administer, and validate development tools while applying applicable engineering processes, standards, methods, and design practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional project teams to establish schedules, manage multiple priorities, communicate project status and risks, and train or mentor team members on established engineering practices, processes, and tools.

What you will need

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Usability, Human-Computer Interaction, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience supporting Human Factors Engineering or another related engineering discipline.
• Experience planning or conducting usability evaluations and analyzing qualitative and quantitative usability test data.
• Experience observing users in simulated environments and translating user interactions and observations into design inputs or recommendations.

Preferred qualifications

• Human Factors Engineering experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices, military, or aerospace.
• Experience working directly with clinical stakeholders or end users to evaluate product usability.
• Experience developing or evaluating product designs related to function, form, ergonomics, aesthetics, or usability.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.

$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual