Smith & Nephew

Human Factors Engineer

Smith & Nephew$75K — $112K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Science, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in Human Factors Engineering, Usability, Interaction Design, or Industrial Design in regulated settings.
  • Familiarity with medical device development processes in a regulated environment.
  • Ability to tackle low to moderate complexity problems with guidance.
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with focus on quality and user-centered design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Human Factors and Industrial Design activities for new product development.
  • Translate user needs into interaction and usability design recommendations.
  • Provide expertise on human factors design throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Support launched products by collaborating with commercial teams as needed.
  • Work within Quality Management System and comply with relevant regulations.
  • Make design recommendations aligned with functional strategy and business priorities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Medical leave programs.
  • Variety of wellness offerings.
Full Job Description
As a Human Factors Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping intuitive, safe, and effective medical devices by applying human factors engineering and interaction design principles across our product portfolio.

This role sits within R&D and contributes to both new product development and support of launched products, working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams.

What will you be doing?
  • Lead and support Human Factors and Industrial Design activities for new medical device product development programs.
  • Translate user needs into clear interaction, usability, and experience design recommendations.
  • Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to R&D teams on human factors design considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Support launched products, including collaboration with commercial and customer-facing teams when needed.
  • Work within Smith+Nephew's Quality Management System and comply with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA/MDSAP requirements).
  • Contribute to project teams by making design recommendations aligned to functional strategy and business priorities.


What will you need to be successful?
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Science, or a related technical field (BA/BS/BEng).
  • Experience or strong foundational knowledge in Human Factors Engineering, Usability, Interaction Design, or Industrial Design, preferably within regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with medical device development processes and working within a regulated environment.
  • Ability to work on low to moderate complexity problems with guidance from senior team members.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working in cross-functional teams.
  • A detail-oriented mindset with commitment to quality, safety, and user-centered design.


The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $75,250.00 - $112,750.00 USD annually and the compensation offered will depend on the candidate's qualifications, job-related knowledge/skills, geographical location. You will be entitled to receive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.

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About Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company headquartered in London, England. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices and products for orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. Smith & Nephew operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 17,500 people worldwide. The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith and his nephew, Horatio Nelson Smith, and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Smith & Nephew's products include joint replacement systems, wound care products, and surgical instruments. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Smith & Nephew
Size
17,500 employees
Market Cap
$11.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$448 million
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$4.5 billion

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