Principal Human Factors Design Engineer

Medtronic

. Apply human-centered principles, methodologies, and technologies to human-machine systems and products .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $144,800 - $217,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human-centered principles and methodologies, with a strong focus on qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to inform product development. Proven ability to manage complex projects and optimize user experience through effective collaboration with design engineers.

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Human-Centered PrinciplesQualitative ResearchQuantitative AnalysisHuman Factors InvestigationsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Human-Centered MethodologiesUsability ValidationProduct DevelopmentResearch MethodologiesSimulated Product-Use TestingRisk IdentificationUser-Needs InvestigationConcept ExplorationRequirements DevelopmentTheoretical Investigations

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoachingTrainingDelegationGuidance

Industry Keywords

Human-Machine SystemsUser ExperienceSystem DesignOperating RequirementsTraining Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply human-centered principles, methodologies, and technologies to human-machine systems and products
Develop and implement research methodologies and qualitative and quantitative analysis plans
Test and evaluate new concepts and developmental prototypes throughout product development and process phases
Design and execute simulated product-use tests for user-needs investigation, concept exploration, requirements development, use-related risk identification, and formal usability validation
Work with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements
Optimize human-machine interfaces and overall user experience
Identify and analyze technological problems and risks
Perform theoretical human factors investigations
Develop and implement research and analysis plans to inform new product development direction
Manage major or moderately complex projects, delegate work, review work products, and provide guidance, coaching, and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Human-centered principles, methodologies, and technologies
Qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
Human factors investigations
Product development and usability validation knowledge
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers and vendors
Ability to manage major or moderately complex projects
Physical ability to be independently mobile and interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers
U.S. work authorization sponsorship policy applies; Principal-level roles and above may be eligible for sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps global well-being program
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Temporary employees eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees