Senior Human Factors Design Engineer (Medtech)

TL;DR

Senior Human Factors Design Engineer (Medtech): Leading research sprints and human-centered design activities to solve complex healthcare challenges with an accent on early-stage research and user empathy. Focus on translating qualitative insights into actionable product directions and experience principles for medical devices.

Location: Onsite 4 days a week in Mounds View, Minnesota, USA

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000

Company

A global leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life.

What you will do

• Scope, plan, and align Human Centered Design (HCD) activities with marketing, R&D, and technology leaders.
• Lead and execute concurrent research sprints to uncover unmet user needs through qualitative engagement.
• Develop research methods including contextual inquiry, observation, and in-depth interviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design recruitment criteria, screeners, and interview guides.
• Synthesize complex qualitative data into actionable insights and research outputs linked to product strategy.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 2+ years with an advanced degree.
• Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
• Must be able to work onsite in Mounds View, MN 4 days a week.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to enhance collaboration and project completion.
• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated environments.

Nice to have

• Experience in consulting.
• Advanced degree in human-centered design, behavioral science, or a related field.
• Experience supporting global or cross-cultural research initiatives.
• Strong ability to communicate ideas visually through sketches and workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with an eligible short-term incentive plan (MIP).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and life insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and tuition reimbursement.
• Global well-being program (Simple Steps) and employee assistance program.