Principal Human Factors Engineer

Abbott

Milpitas, California, United States
Base: $130,700.00 – $261,300.00; bonus/equity: not...
Human-centered design integration
Physician-facing medical technologies
Patient-facing regulated consumer health
Lead the strategic integration of human-centered design across a portfolio of physician-facing medical technologies and patient-facing regulated consumer health solutions

Job Summary

  • Lead the strategic integration of human-centered design across a portfolio of physician-facing medical technologies and patient-facing regulated consumer health solutions.
  • Define and execute usability engineering plans (UEPs) and human factors validation strategies, authoring and reviewing regulatory documentation.
  • This is a high-impact opportunity to shape technologies that directly influence clinical decision quality, patient safety, and everyday health behaviors.

Matching Summary

Lead the strategic integration of human-centered design across a portfolio of physician-facing medical technologies and patient-facing regulated consumer health solutions.

Salary

Base: $130,700.00 – $261,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • human-centered design integration
  • physician-facing medical technologies
  • patient-facing regulated consumer health
  • usability engineering, risk-informed design
  • FDA Human Factors Guidance
  • IEC 62366-1 / IEC 62366-2
  • ISO 14971 Risk Management

Nice-to-have

  • clinical safety, usability, behavioral science
  • advanced health technology
  • AI-assisted research
  • simulation environments
  • real-world evidence analysis
  • thought leadership
  • global regulatory environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Factors, HCI, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of human factors/usability engineering experience
  • Proven ability to assimilate advanced domain knowledge
  • Proven experience interfacing with healthcare professionals and patients
  • Proven ability to apply user-centered design principles
  • Deep knowledge of usability engineering standards and risk management integration
  • Demonstrated ability to influence product direction and executive decision-making

Work Rights

Not specified

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