Principal Human Factors Design Engineer

Medtronic

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $144,800 - $217,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human-centered principles and methodologies, with a strong focus on developing research methodologies and conducting usability validation. Capable of managing complex projects while collaborating effectively with design engineers to establish system requirements.

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Human-Centered PrinciplesResearch MethodologiesUsability ValidationProject ManagementUser Need Investigations

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Hard Skills

Qualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisConcept TestingPrototype EvaluationRequirements DevelopmentRisk IdentificationTheoretical Human Factors Investigations

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Human-Machine SystemsProduct DesignSimulated Product-Use TestsSystem Design RequirementsOperating RequirementsTraining Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply human-centered principles, methodologies, and technologies to human-machine systems and product design
Develop and implement research methodologies and qualitative and quantitative analysis plans
Test and evaluate new concepts and developmental prototypes across product development phases and processes
Design and execute simulated product-use tests with intended users
Investigate user needs and explore, select, and refine concepts
Develop requirements and identify use-related risks
Conduct formal usability validation
Collaborate with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements
Identify and analyze technological problems or risks
Perform theoretical human factors investigations
Develop and implement research and analysis plans to inform new product development
Manage major or moderately complex projects, delegate work, and review work products
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees
Represent the organization to internal and external customers and vendors

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
Expertise in human-centered principles, methodologies, and technologies
Experience developing research methodologies and qualitative and quantitative analysis plans
Experience testing and evaluating concepts and developmental prototypes throughout product development
Experience conducting user need investigations, concept exploration, requirements development, use-related risk identification, and formal usability validation
Ability to perform theoretical human factors investigations and develop research and analysis plans
Ability to work with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements
U.S. work authorization requirements apply; sponsorship is offered for Principal-level roles and above under stated conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Health, Dental and 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 (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Temporary employees: paid sick time as required under applicable state law
Temporary employees: Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities