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Human Factors Engineer

Camden, NJ · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

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How much do human factors engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for human factors engineering in the United States is $57.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.79 and $67.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is human factors engineering?

Human factors engineering is the discipline focused on understanding how people interact with systems, products, and environments, with the goal of improving safety, performance, and user satisfaction. It combines principles from psychology, engineering, and design to optimize human well-being and overall system effectiveness. Human factors engineers analyze user needs, physical and cognitive abilities, and limitations to design products and processes that are intuitive, efficient, and reduce the risk of errors or accidents.

How does a human factors engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a product development cycle?

Human Factors Engineers work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including designers, engineers, product managers, and user researchers, to ensure products are user-friendly and align with human capabilities and limitations. They often participate in design reviews, conduct user testing, and provide recommendations based on ergonomic principles and user feedback. Effective communication and the ability to translate technical findings into actionable design improvements are key aspects of this collaboration, helping to create safer and more intuitive products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a human factors engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Human Factors Engineer, you need a solid background in human-centered design, ergonomics, and cognitive psychology, usually supported by a degree in human factors, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with usability testing tools, data analysis software, and design modeling systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you effectively translate user needs into practical design solutions. These competencies are essential for creating safe, efficient, and user-friendly products and systems that meet both organizational and end-user requirements.

Are human factors engineers in demand?

Human factors engineering is a growing field as industries seek to improve safety, usability, and user experience in products and systems. Demand is strong in sectors such as healthcare, aerospace, and technology, often requiring skills in ergonomics, user research, and usability testing. Job prospects are favorable for those with relevant certifications and experience in human-centered design.

How much money do human factors engineers make?

Human factors engineers typically earn a median annual salary of around $85,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, education, and location. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in usability testing, ergonomics, or design may earn higher salaries, often exceeding $130,000 annually.

What does a human factors engineer do?

A human factors engineer studies how people interact with products, systems, and environments to improve safety, usability, and performance. They analyze user behavior, design interfaces, and conduct testing using tools like ergonomic assessments and usability testing to optimize human-system integration.
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Infographic showing various Human Factors Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,382 per year, or $57.4 per hour.

Manager, Human Factors Engineering

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Industrial Design & Human Factors

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Medtech is recruiting for a Manager, Human Factors Engineering. This position is located in Santa Clara, California or Cincinnati, Ohio.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Position Summary

The Manager, Human Factors Engineering leads a team of Human Factors Engineers responsible for ensuring that products are safe, effective, and usable throughout the product lifecycle. This role provides strategic, technical, and organizational leadership for Human Factors Engineering activities, partnering across functions to translate user needs and insights into product requirements, design decisions, and evidence that supports product quality, regulatory success, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage Outcomes

    You are accountable for your team's delivery across all phases of product development. Through effective planning, prioritization, and collaboration, you ensure critical risks are identified and addressed, evidence is generated to support key decisions, and program commitments are delivered on time and with high quality.

  • Shape Strategy

    You define and execute the roadmap for your area, balancing near‑term program needs with long‑term capability building. In partnership with Regulatory Affairs and R&D leadership, you help shape evidence and submission strategies, align resources to priorities, and drive decisions that support product approval, adoption, and business success.

  • Grow People

    Build an impactful team by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent. Provide coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities that strengthen technical expertise, leadership capability, and organizational impact.

  • Cultivate Culture

    Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where people are empowered to do their best work. Promote accountability, continuous learning, and strong partnerships while creating a culture that values curiosity, quality, and customer focus.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Lead resource planning and allocation across multiple programs to ensure priorities are aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership in usability, use‑related risk management, and validation activities.
  • Guide the development of evidence packages and documentation supporting product approvals and lifecycle management.
  • Partner with R&D, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing to ensure user needs are reflected in product and business decisions.
  • Drive continuous improvement of methods, processes, tools, and organizational capabilities.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience leading human factors or usability activities for regulated products.
  • Experience managing technical professionals and developing high‑performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of usability engineering, risk management, and product development processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence decisions, align stakeholders, and deliver results in a cross‑functional environment.
  • Excellent communication, mentoring, and leadership skills.
Preferred
  • Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions and interactions with global health authorities.
  • Experience leading teams across multiple concurrent development programs.
  • Experience with complex medical devices, robotics, digital health, or healthcare technologies.
Other
  • Ability to work on site (Santa Clara or Cincinnati) from three to five days weekly based on business needs
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Concept Testing
  • Customer Intelligence
  • Developing Others
  • Human Factor Engineering
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Industry Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Performance Measurement
  • Product Design
  • Product Portfolio Management
  • Product Strategies
  • Research and Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Risk Management
  • SAP Product Lifecycle Management
  • Team Management
Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Concept Testing, Customer Intelligence, Developing Others, Human Factor Engineering, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Operations Management, Performance Measurement, Product Design, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Research and Development, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management

Salary Transparency

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$134,000.00 - $231,150.00

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000 - $201,250. If based out of the Bay Area, CA., the anticipated base pay range for this position $134,000 - $231,150.

Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
  • Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Time Off Benefits
  • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
  • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
  • Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
  • Caregiver Leave – 10 days
  • Volunteer Leave – 4 days
  • Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours

Additional information can be found through the link below.

https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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