Senior Human Factors Engineer, Electrophysiology

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Job Function: R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function: Industrial Design & Human Factors

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

Location: Irvine, California, United States of America

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Human Factors Engineer to support our Electrophysiology business. This role will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week (could be more based on study support) onsite in our Irvine, CA office.

Purpose:

The Biosense Webster Usability and Design team is seeking a multi-faceted, exceptionally talented, user-centered Senior Human Factors Engineer who is passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives through compelling design experiences.

The Senior Human Factors Engineer will be responsible for providing human factors engineering expertise to multiple teams across the BWI portfolio, taking into consideration all aspects of the user experience. This will include early stage UX research and VOC analysis, User Performance evaluations e.g. EMG studies, formative and summative studies.

The Senior Human Factors Engineer has strong experience in human factors engineering for medical devices. They will collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Project Management, Clinical & Medical Affairs and Quality.

They will be responsible for educating and guiding teams through human factors activities and requirements throughout the product development process to ensure devices are safe, effective and easy to use.

• Influences HF/Usability strategy and leads human factors efforts for programs from concept through post market support, supporting and influencing usability activities for product lines and programs with minimal oversight.
• Will develop a good understanding of intended use environments gained through time spent in the field, and a good understanding of intended user types formed through interactions with users.
• Work on problems of diverse scope that impact broader program team and business and leads projects requiring identification and analysis of a variety of factors, demonstrating judgment in selecting methods and techniques for evaluations.
• Mentor other engineers project and supervises/directs third‑party contractors/consultants; including reviews of deliverables to ensure accuracy.
• Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise, contributes to cross‑functional decisions; understands importance of alignment and negotiation, representing the voice of the customer from a human factors and technical application perspective for new product development.
• Identify areas for innovation in human factors and design.

• University/Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Usability Engineering, Cognitive Science, Anthropology or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in human factors/usability engineering.
• Hands‑on involvement in FDA submissions (PMA, 510(k)) and EU MDR compliance.
• The candidate has demonstrated ability to lead project‑level human factors activities,…