Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

Job Title: Associate Human Factors Engineer

Department: 4110 – Human Factors

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview:

The Insulet Human Factors team is looking for an enthusiastic and team focused Associate Human Factors Engineer that has a desire to learn and apply Human Factors principles to design safe, effective, and usable products for the diabetes-care industry.

The Associate Human Factors Engineer will be integral to the completion of Human Factors deliverables needed for the definition, design, and evaluation of medical devices within the diabetes-care industry. In this role, you will be joining a small, dynamic team of Human Factors Engineers to contribute to the design and development of next-generation diabetes products prior to commercial release. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience with Human Factors, thrives in highly collaborative environments, is an analytical thinker, has a high level of curiosity when solving problems, and wants to make a direct impact on patient lives by ensuring the products they use achieve world-class safety and usability.

Responsibilities:

· Contribute to the development of Human Factors engineering documentation related to assigned projects. Examples of documentation include:

o Formative protocols and reports

o Validation protocols and reports

o Usability Plans

o Use Specifications

o User Interface Specifications

o Use Related Risk Analyses

· Assist in planning, executing, and reporting on Human Factors formative and validation studies to support medical device design optimization.

· Perform root cause analyses and other qualitative data analysis methods to analyze data from Human Factors formative and validation studies. Based on study results, provide actionable design recommendations, and create presentations summarizing study results.

· Work cross functionally within product core teams to ensure use-related risks have been comprehensively evaluated and that appropriate risk controls are in place to ensure safe and effective use.

· Provide research and design inputs related to human capabilities and product interactions to inform design and contribute to the verification and validation of medical devices.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen team practices and documentation.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.

· Master’s degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

· 0-2 years of relevant work experience; Human Factors engineering experience in the medical device industry preferred.

· Strong technical writing ability around complex engineering concepts.

· Strong personal computer skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets)

· Ability and desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to follow written and verbal directions and procedures.

· Ability to generate and maintain accurate records.

· Willingness to travel to a location within the United States as needed to support formative and validation studies (up to 25% of the time).

Preferred Skills/Competencies:

· Knowledge of FDA’s Human Factors Guidance and recognized standards (HE75, IEC 62366) related to medical devices.

· Experience with user-centered design methods.

· Experience conducting Human Factors formative and validation studies, including study moderation.

· Understanding of the theories, principles, and data associated with human performance capabilities and limitations (perceptual, cognitive, motor, biomechanical, and anthropometric).

· Ability to apply Human Factors principles and methods to the design, definition, evaluation, and use of medical devices.

NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office at least 1x/week; may work remotely other days). #LI-Hybrid

Additional Information:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $74,300.00 - $111,650.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.