Usability Engineer

Job Title

Job Description

Usability Engineer

You are responsible for·

• Plan and execute user studies with stakeholders and end-users

• Define measurable usability goals and evaluate designs through testing

• Develop and manage usability evaluation plans, ensuring compliance with FDA and IEC standards

• Conduct expert reviews, heuristic evaluations, and usability analyses

• Provide human factors and regulatory consultancy (FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, etc.)

• Lead teams in applying user-centered design principles

• Create workflows, information architectures, wireframes, and interactive prototypes

• Establish UI standards aligned with Philips design language

• Collaborate on design reviews and iterative evaluations

• Communicate interaction concepts using sketches, prototypes, and specifications

• Identify technology constraints and their impact on usability

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering; background in Interaction Design, Product Design, or Cognitive Science (HCI focus)

• 3+ years as a Usability Engineer

• Strong knowledge of human factors, interaction design, and usability standards (IEC 62366-1, FDA)

• Skilled in usability testing, heuristic evaluations, prototyping, and user-centered design

• Experience with medical devices, risk management, and QSR compliance

• Proficient in design of experiments, statistical analysis, and Agile development

• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

• Familiarity with healthcare domain, ergonomics (physical & cognitive), and usability processes

• Results-driven mindset

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. This is an office-based role, which means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.

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