Job Description Summary

The HF/UX (Human Factors/User Experience) Team within the Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) business unit is seeking a Human Factors & Design Validation Engineer to lead and execute activities across product families. This individual contributor role will be responsible for applying evidence-based human factors principles to reduce use-related risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support product safety and effectiveness.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Human Factors & Design Validation Engineer to lead Human Factors Engineering (HFE) activities and design validation for medical devices, ensuring user-centered design, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and execute human factors engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to post-market, for various medical devices.

• Conduct user research, including contextual inquiry, ethnographic studies, and formative usability testing, to identify user needs, mental models, and pain points.

• Translate user research findings into clear and actionable design requirements and specifications.

• Develop and execute comprehensive design validation plans and protocols, including summative usability testing, to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of medical devices for intended users and use environments.

• Analyze and interpret data from usability studies, identifying critical user interface issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare detailed human factors reports, design validation reports, and other technical documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, EU MDR).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical teams to integrate HFE principles into product design and development.

• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams on human factors best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in risk management activities, including use-related risk analysis, and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.

• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory guidance (e.g., IEC 62366-1, AAMI HE75), and emerging technologies in human factors and medical device development.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design, Cognitive Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in human factors engineering and design validation within the medical device industry.

• Strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards related to human factors (e.g., FDA Human Factors Guidance, IEC 62366-1, AAMI HE75).

• Proven experience in planning, executing, and reporting on formative and summative usability studies.

• Demonstrated ability to translate user research into design requirements and specifications.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to diverse audiences.

• Proficiency with usability testing tools and software.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

• Annual Bonus

Health and Well-being Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance

Other Well-being Resources

• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being

• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs

• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

USA UT - Salt Lake City

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$130,400.00 - $215,200.00 USD Annual