Senior Human Factors Engineer

Baxter International Inc.

Human factors engineer improving usability and safety for Baxter medical devices, including hospital beds and patient lifts. Leading usability studies, risk assessments, and regulatory documentation.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeBatesville • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Factors Engineering and Usability Testing, with a strong focus on user-centered design principles and regulatory compliance in medical device development. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, usability studies, and authoring documentation to support product development and regulatory submissions.

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Human Factors EngineeringUsability TestingRisk AssessmentUser-Centered DesignRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

User ResearchTask AnalysisUsability EvaluationQualitative Data AnalysisHuman Factors DocumentationUsability Study DesignIEC 62366-1FDA Human Factors GuidanceANSI/AAMI HE75ISO 14971

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesRegulated IndustryClinical SettingsHealthcareIRB-Reviewed Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and complete human factors engineering activities, including project plans, timelines, and deliverables
Conduct use-related risk assessments, identify potential use errors, and support risk mitigation activities
Plan, complete, and detail formative and summative usability studies in compliance with applicable regulations and standards
Develop and maintain human factors documentation, including user needs, task analyses, interface specifications, and study reports
Communicate human factors progress, findings, and risks to project teams and key collaborators
Lead and deliver human factors workstreams for complex programs or multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision
Collaborate with R&D, marketing, clinical, and engineering teams to evaluate concepts, improve usability, and drive user-centered design decisions
Apply human factors, usability, and user experience guidelines to support continuous improvement and successful product development
Support development of new products and sustaining engineering initiatives for hospital beds, mobile and overhead patient lift systems, and other product portfolios

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related area
3+ years of human factors/usability engineering experience in medical devices or another regulated industry
Experience applying human factors methods, including user research, task analysis, use-related risk analysis, and usability testing
Knowledge of IEC 62366-1, FDA Human Factors Guidance, ANSI/AAMI HE75, ISO 14971, and medical device design controls
Experience authoring human factors documentation, protocols, and reports to support development controls and regulatory submissions
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability evaluation methods, and qualitative data analysis
Ability to independently solve complex usability challenges, develop actionable recommendations, and collaborate across cross-functional teams
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is unavailable
Preferred: Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a related field, experience conducting IRB-reviewed studies, FDA submissions, or human factors research within clinical or healthcare settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible workplace policy with a required minimum number of days onsite
Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
Basic life insurance
Accident insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits
Discretionary bonuses may be available