Human Factors Engineer

Elan AG seeks a Senior Human Factors Engineer to join the Roche Diagnostics CXSD team, focusing on patient-centric design for next-generation medical devices in a hybrid role based in Switzerland.

This position integrates into the Roche Diagnostics Global Customer Experience and Solution Design Team. The primary objective is to embed customer perspectives into core decision-making processes, ensuring that the development of diagnostic tools for critical diseases remains seamless and centered on patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Represent patient and user perspectives during all product-related discussions.
• Define user profiles, tasks, hazard scenarios, usability risks, and associated requirements.
• Convert insights from UX research, user needs, and technical constraints into efficient user experiences.
• Produce usability documentation compliant with IEC 62366 standards.
• Organize and lead workshops with product teams to collect system-level data and align design outputs.
• Schedule and manage formative and summative usability tests, including coordination with external vendors.
• Draft, update, and audit Usability Engineering Files.
• Champion accessibility, quality, and usability standards for end-users.
• Mentor and guide junior designers within the team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Science, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least five years of professional experience in applied Human Factor Engineering and Design Control Management.
• Proven background in the Usability Engineering process for medical devices involving both hardware and software components.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and document usability studies within the medical sector.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing physiological and behavioral data.
• Skill in creating, facilitating, and analyzing workshops with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong presentation abilities to effectively communicate ideas, solutions, and deliverables.
• Familiarity with IEC 62366 and current FDA guidance on human factors engineering.
• Fluent proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English.

What the company offers

• Opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading pharmaceutical organizations.
• Access to a modern campus featuring green spaces and dedicated meeting areas.
• Convenient central location with nearby motorway access and train station.
• Diverse and varied work profile.
• Flexibility to work from home.
• Training opportunities via temptraining.
• Collaboration within a dynamic and motivated team.
• Competitive remuneration package.

About the company

The team operates as an international, multicultural, and highly motivated group. Colleagues are described as passionate, energetic, and caring, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.

• International and multicultural team environment.
• Highly motivated and passionate colleagues.
• Supportive and caring workplace culture.