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A global medical device company are looking for a Human Factors Engineer to join their Research and Development team on a contract basis. You will work with relevant R&D engineers to conduct field case research and case study observation with the ability to apply findings into human interface requirements and for the purpose of concept selection/refinement, use-related risk identification and formal usability validation with intended users. Your role will support on 2 their latest projects.

Essential skills:

  • Experience with Human Factors/Usability in medical devices and familiarity with existing IEC Usability standards, AAMI Human Factors standards and/or FDA Human Factors Guidance
  • Experience in writing formative andsummative usability test protocols and reports and designing instructions for use (IFU) documents
    • Knowledge and experience with user / use environment research, scenario development and documentation
  • Skilled in conducting usability evaluations, including facilitation and observation & supports risk management.
  • Experience in compiling the usability engineering file (UEF) for regulatory submissions therefore developing use specifications, use errors, UOUP, Task analysis, uFMEA
  • Knowledge of medical device usability regulatory standards and requirements.
  • Ability to lead all Human Factors/Usability activities on development project and able to progress work independently with minimal supervision

The start date is for ASAP/August. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with options to extend after. The role is based in Limerick and will require 1 days onsite per week, the rest of the time you can work remotely. The rate is €45-55 per hour, depending on experience, if you have any expenses please let me know and I can factor that into the rate for you.

If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details.

A global medical device company are looking for a Human Factors Engineer to join their Research and Development team on a contract basis. You will work with relevant R&D engineers to conduct field case research and case study observation with the ability to apply findings into human interface requirements and for the purpose of concept selection/refinement, use-related risk identification and formal usability validation with intended users. Your role will support on 2 their latest projects.

Essential skills:

  • Experience with Human Factors/Usability in medical devices and familiarity with existing IEC Usability standards, AAMI Human Factors standards and/or FDA Human Factors Guidance
  • Experience in writing formative andsummative usability test protocols and reports and designing instructions for use (IFU) documents
    • Knowledge and experience with user / use environment research, scenario development and documentation
  • Skilled in conducting usability evaluations, including facilitation and observation & supports risk management.

Desirable skills:

  • Experience in compiling the usability engineering file (UEF) for regulatory submissions therefore developing use specifications, use errors, UOUP, Task analysis, uFMEA
  • Knowledge of medical device usability regulatory standards and requirements.
  • Ability to lead all Human Factors/Usability activities on development project and able to progress work independently with minimal supervision

The start date is for ASAP/August. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with options to extend after. The role is based in Limerick and will require 1 days onsite per week, the rest of the time you can work remotely. The rate is €45-55 per hour, depending on experience, if you have any expenses please let me know and I can factor that into the rate for you.

If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details.

Desired Skills and Experience

- Experience with Human Factors/Usability in medical devices and familiarity with existing IEC Usability standards, AAMI Human Factors standards and/or FDA Human Factors Guidance
- Experience in writing formative and summative usability test protocols and reports and designing instructions for use (IFU) documents

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  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
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  • Employment typeContract
Job function
  • Job functionEngineering, Research, and Science
  • IndustriesManufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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