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Sr Human Factors Design Eng - Exempt

Minneapolis, MN 55432

Posted: 04/22/2026 Industry: Pharma/ Med Device Engineering Job Number: 26-56681 Pay Rate: 70-80 USD/Hour

Job Description


We are in search of a human factors engineer to support our SenSight Directional Lead program through summative and regulatory submission. This role is based in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, MN, known for its rich cultural scene and high quality of life.
Must Have Skills:
  • Formative/Summative Studies
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Usability Testing
  • Use-related Risk Analysis
  • User Experience Research
Nice to Have Skills:
  • 510k Submission
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • FDA Submission Experience
Key Responsibilities:
  • Applies human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products.
  • Develops and implements research methodologies and statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in all phases of product development and processes.
  • Designs and executes tests to simulate product use for the purposes of concept selection/refinement, requirements development, user-related risk identification, and formal usability validation with intended users.
  • Interfaces with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces.
  • Identifies and analyzes technological problems or risks, performs theoretical human factors investigations, and develops and implements research and analysis plans.
Specialist Career Stream:
Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).
Differentiating Factors:
  • Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists;may manage projects/processes.
  • Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
  • Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas, or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
  • Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchanges information of facts, statuses, ideas, and issues to achieve objectives, and influence decision-making.
  • Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others'work product.
  • Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of the job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

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