Job Details

Job Title : Human Factors Engineer

Location : San Diego CA

Pay range : $70 - $76/HR

The Human Factors Engineer will be integral to the completion of Human Factors deliverables needed for the definition, design, and evaluation of medical devices within the diabetes-care industry. In this role, you will be joining a small, dynamic team of Human Factors Engineers to contribute to the design and development of next-generation diabetes products prior to commercial release. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience in Human Factors, thrives in highly collaborative environments, is an analytical thinker, has a high level of curiosity when solving problems, and wants to make a direct impact on patient lives by ensuring the products they use achieve world-class safety and usability.

Responsibilities:

• Will author, review, and edit Human Factors engineering documentation related to assigned projects. Examples of documentation include:

o Formative protocols and reports

o Validation protocols and reports

o Usability Plans

o Use Specifications

o User Interface Specifications

o Use Related Risk Analyses

• Plan, execute, and report on Human Factors formative and validation studies to support medical device design optimization.

• Perform root cause analyses and other qualitative data analysis methods to analyze data from Human Factors formative and validation studies. Based on study results, provide actionable design recommendations, and create presentations summarizing study results.

• Work cross functionally within product core teams to ensure use-related risks have been comprehensively evaluated and that appropriate risk controls are in place to ensure safe and effective use.

• Provide research and design inputs related to human capabilities and product interactions to inform design and contribute to the verification and the validation of medical devices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen team practices and documentation.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.

• Masters degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience, Human Factors engineering experience in the medical device industry preferred.

• Ability to self-motivate and self-manage.

• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.

• Ability to plan and conduct effective meetings and presentations.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Willingness to travel to a location within the United States as needed to support formative and validation studies (up to 25% of the time).

Preferred Skills/Competencies:

• Working knowledge of FDAs Human Factors Guidance and recognized standards (HE75, IEC 62366) related to medical devices.

• Experience with user-centered design methods.

• Experience conducting Human Factors formative and validation studies, including study moderation.

• Understanding of the theories, principles, and data associated with human performance capabilities and limitations (perceptual, cognitive, motor, biomechanical, and anthropometric).

• Ability to apply Human Factors principles and methods to the design, definition, evaluation, and use of medical devices.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.