Human Factors Engineer

ITech Consult AG seeks a Senior Human Factors Engineer in Rotkreuz to lead usability efforts for Roche Diagnostics, ensuring patient-centric design for next-generation medical devices.

This position is dedicated to reshaping user interface and product design within the healthcare sector by placing the customer perspective at the heart of decision-making. The engineer will focus on creating seamless, patient-centered experiences for critical diagnostic tools, ensuring that usability drives the development of innovative medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Represent patient and user perspectives during all product development discussions
• Define user profiles, tasks, hazard scenarios, and usability risks
• Convert UX research findings and business needs into efficient user experiences
• Produce usability documentation compliant with IEC 62366 standards
• Organize and lead workshops to align product teams on design deliverables
• Plan and manage formative and summative usability studies, including external vendor coordination
• Maintain and review Usability Engineering Files
• Champion accessibility and quality standards for end-users
• Mentor junior designers and provide technical guidance

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Science, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• At least five years of experience in applied Human Factors Engineering and Design Control Management
• Proven background in Usability Engineering for medical devices involving both hardware and software
• Experience in planning, executing, and documenting medical usability studies
• Ability to collect and analyze physiological and behavioral data
• Skill in facilitating and analyzing workshops with stakeholders and customers
• Strong presentation abilities to communicate ideas and solutions persuasively
• Familiarity with IEC 62366 and current FDA guidance on human factors engineering
• Fluent proficiency in English

Nice to have

• Solid understanding of ISO 14971 and IEC 62304 standards

About the company

The team consists of an international group of designers who are passionate, energetic, and caring. They operate within a connected, multicultural, and highly motivated work environment.

• International and multicultural team composition
• Passionate and energetic work atmosphere
• Highly motivated and connected colleagues