Human Factors Engineer - Contractor (3 months) (Medical Devices)

Location: Cambridge, UK; hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office

Company

hirify.global develops Versius, a next-generation surgical robotic system designed to transform minimal access surgery.

What you will do

• Plan, moderate, and report formative and summative usability studies.
• Create and deliver usability engineering documentation, including protocols and reports.
• Maintain UFMEAs, critical task lists, and other risk-management documents.
• Assess the impact of new usability features and requirements on existing protocols and UFMEA documentation.
• Consult design teams on the appropriate level of usability activity for new system designs.
• Support Human Factors activities across specific medical-device projects.

Requirements

• Experience working with development teams on Human Factors and usability objectives for complex products.
• Experience observing and interviewing people in clinical situations.
• Experience applying Human Factors methodologies to MDR- and FDA-regulated medical devices.
• Experience developing UFMEA and risk-management documentation in line with ISO 14971.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and written documentation skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required, and the role requires travel to the USA to support studies.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
• Contribute to a purpose-driven medical-device company focused on improving surgical care.
• Benefits include a bonus, pension, healthcare, and enhanced global parental leave pay.