R&D Engineer_Human Factors

R&D Engineer Human Factors/R&D Principle Human Factors Engineer

R&D Engineer Human Factors/R&D Principle Human Factors Engineer
- Milpitas, CA

Location:

Milpitas, CA 95035 (On-site)

Project Duration: 12 Months of contract

Shift: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

Pay Rate: $67.00 per hour on W2

Job Summary:

· Prior human factors in regulated industry required

· 8 years of experience

· Onsite in Milpitas

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Education:

BS in Engineering, Psychology or Human Factors

Description:

· Senior-level Human Factors Engineer (8–10+ years) supporting diabetes care product development. Leads human-factors strategy, usability research, and HF deliverables across the hardware–software product lifecycle. Applies user-centered design principles, conducts usability testing from early prototypes through validation, and synthesizes data into actionable insights. Works cross-functionally with R&D, Design, Product Management, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure solutions meet user needs and regulatory standards.

Requires strong communication, executive presence, and autonomous work style.

Experience & Expertise:

· 8–10+ years Human Factors/Usability Engineering (medical device preferred; regulated industry required).

· User-centered design, usability evaluation, risk/safety analysis experience.

· Hardware, software, or service product experience (at least one required; combination ideal).

· Strong HF research background—this is not a design role but a research-driven role.

· Ability to translate data into insights that influence design and product decisions.

· Experience working across product development cycles.

· Strong written communication; ability to synthesize findings clearly.

· Executive presence for customer/vendor interactions.

Top 3 Technical

Skills:

· Human factors research methodologies

· Human performance analysis (cognitive, perceptual, motor principles)

· Data interpretation and influence on cross-functional teams

Additional Expectations:

· Advocate for user needs throughout development.

· Must have regulated industry experience (medical device ideal; health tech/consumer health acceptable).

· Reliable, autonomous work ethic.