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.
Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.
To find out more about Real, please visit
Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales