Usability / Human Factors Engineer (f/m/d) with UX|UI Design affinity

For neuroloop® we are currently looking for a Usability / Human Factors Engineer (f/m/d) with UX|UI Design affinity.

neuroloop® is a subsidiary of Aesculap AG, which was founded as a spin-off of the University of Freiburg and the Freiburg University Hospital. Based in Freiburg, we are developing a plat-form for the stimulation of the vagus nerve for the treatment of chronic diseases in connection with autonomous body functions. The core of our platform is a multichannel cuff electrode based on thin-film technology that allows us to selectively stimulate specific fibers in the nerve. Our first product, the baroloop® stimulator, is specifically designed for the treatment of high blood pressure. Our main focus is to provide excellent clinical effectiveness while minimizing risks and side effects for the patient and a simple and safe use for the caregiver.

Duties and responsibilities

• You assess and validate complex medical device systems for safety and performance from a user perspective
• You create and test end to end experiences and interfaces for innovative digital products from early research until product launch
• You develop multi modal cross-device screen flows, interactive prototypes and implementation ready interface designs under the Human Centered Design
• You support our testing team in execution of Verification and Validation testing
• You plan, execute and document formative and summative usability evaluations of user interfaces (hardware and software)
• You develop all necessary usability documents for the approval of medical devices according to IEC 62366-1 or the FDA HFE Guidance
• You analyze study data, usability evaluations and recommend optimizations of medical device design and its implementation of the usability-related risk analysis according to IEC 62366-1 and ISO 14971
• You collaborate with clinical advisors, healthcare professionals, risk managers, quality managers, UX|UI designers, UX researcher and Development Engineers

Professional competencies

• You have a degree in Human Factors, Usability Engineering, Product Design, UX|UI Design or in the field of technical or UX engineering combined with relevant professional experience
• You understand clinical workflows and can actively contribute to the development of innovative and user-friendly medical devices
• You have deep knowledge of related FDA and ISO regulations for medical devices and experience with design control processes
• You have hands-on experience with tools, such as Paper and Pen, Figma, Adobe CC and others that helps you to create, test, demonstrate and communicate ideas, concepts and solutions quickly and effectively
• You have experiences in requirement management, validation and verification practices
• You are fluentin written and spoken English and German

Personal competencies

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to collect necessary information is a daily mission for you
• You are enthusiastic about mastering challenges in a team and show the necessary stamina when things get difficult.
• You have a positive attitude and communicate in an open and direct manner
• You impress with your performance and achieve outstanding results
• You interact constructively, take responsibility and share your knowledge actively

What we offer

Become part of a corporate culture that fosters accountability, diversity and trust within a dynamic family-owned company. Work in a start-up environment with short lines of communication and quick decision-making, but with the opportunities and security of a global healthcare leader. Take over an exciting role in a company that is working to develop the next generation of active medical implants. You can expect a variety of tasks and challenges that will allow you to grow.

Benefits

• A family-friendly atmosphere with flexible working hours
• Performance-related remuneration.
• A brand new, modern office optimized for concentration and collaboration and generous social areas and creativity zones
• High quality life in one of Germany's most attractive cities