Usability engineer – probes (hardware human factors)

Oslo | Long-Term Contract Assignment

Akkodis is recruiting on behalf of a client

Do you want to shape the future of medical technology used by healthcare professionals worldwide?

We are looking for an experienced Usability Engineer – Probes (Hardware Human Factors) to join a global product development environment focused on innovative handheld medical devices. In this role, you will drive the hardware user experience, ensuring products are intuitive, ergonomic, safe, and effective in real-world clinical settings.

What You'll Do

• Lead usability engineering activities for next-generation handheld medical devices
• Drive ergonomic and human factors design for user-facing hardware
• Plan and execute formative and summative usability studies
• Translate user insights into design requirements and risk mitigations
• Collaborate closely with industrial designers, engineers, clinicians, and product teams
• Help create best-in-class user experiences across both hardware and software

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with hardware usability engineering, preferably within medical devices
• Knowledge of human-centered design methodologies and usability testing
• Strong communication skills and professional English proficiency

Nice to Have

• PhD in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline
• Experience with IEC 62366-1, ANSI/AAMI HE75, or FDA Human Factors guidance
• Background in handheld, wireless, or point-of-care medical devices
• Experience working in regulated medical device environments
• Certification in Human Factors Engineering or a related professional accreditation

Why Apply?

• Influence products used by healthcare professionals globally
• Work alongside leading experts in usability, design, and engineering
• Be part of a highly skilled international team
• Long-term assignment with strong potential for extension

Practical Information

• Location: Oslo, Norway
• Start Date: November 1, 2026
• Duration: Until December 31, 2027
• Travel: Occasional international travel

Interested?

Contact Maria Louise Helgese Johansen at maria.helgesen.johansen@akkodisgroup.com for a confidential conversation.

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