Human Factors Design Engineer

Senior Recruiting Manager @ Grove Technical Resources, INC | Team Leadership, Recruitment

Job Title: Human Factors Design Engineer II – Medical Device

Location: North Haven, CT (Fully Onsite)

Type: W2 Contract | Duration:
Feb 2026 – Feb 2028

We are seeking a Human Factors Design Engineer II to support user‑centered design and human factors engineering activities for cutting‑edge medical device and surgical robotics platforms. This role focuses on usability research, use‑related risk management, and regulatory‑compliant human factors activities across new and released products.

• Plan, conduct, and document usability studies in medical device environments
• Moderate usability testing, interviews, and contextual inquiries with end users (e.g., surgical settings)
• Perform use‑related risk analysis and support risk control development
• Contribute to Usability Engineering Files (UEF) and regulatory submissions
• Analyze usability data, identify root causes, and recommend design improvements
• Support post‑market usability issue identification and mitigation

• Hands‑on experience with human factors/usability testing in medical devices
• Strong knowledge of FDA HF guidance and standards: IEC 62366, ISO 14971, IEC 60601
• Experience with use‑related risk analysis and documentation
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with design, systems, and R&D teams

• BS in Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field with 2+ years’ experience, or
• MS or higher with 0+ years’ experience (medical device experience preferred)

• Experience supporting surgical or robotic systems
• Exposure to regulatory submissions and post‑market surveillance

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Engineering, Design, and Education

Industries:
Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Medical Practices, and Biotechnology Research