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BSI Group

Medical Device QMS Auditor

Concord, NC · Remote

$98K - $123K/yr

Technical degree (Bachelor's, or higher) in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline ... Minimum of 4 years' experience in the medical device, SaMD, or IVD fields with direct, hands-on ...

DocuSign

Director, Engineering

CA · Remote

We are seeking a Director of SRE who operates with a Customer-First mindset and an unwavering sense ... Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote ...

DocuSign

Director, Engineering

We are seeking a Director of SRE who operates with a Customer-First mindset and an unwavering sense ... Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote ...

Aislelabs, Inc.

Director, Engineering

A profitable, remote first organization, Aislelabs is entering a focused growth phase centered on ... As Sr. Director of Engineering, you will be accountable for the performance, scalability, and ...

Danaher

Sales Representative Medical Device

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

... directed by annual performance objectives and quota. This position reports to the Regional Sales ... We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are ...

Danaher

Sales Representative Medical Device

Wilmington, DE · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

... directed by annual performance objectives and quota. This position reports to the Regional Sales ... We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are ...

Danaher

Sales Representative - Medical Device

Lexington, KY · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

... directed by annual performance objectives and quota. This position reports to the Regional Sales ... We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are ...

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How much do remote director engineering medical device jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote director engineering medical device in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Director of Engineering in Medical Devices, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Director of Engineering in Medical Devices, you need deep expertise in engineering principles, regulatory compliance (such as FDA and ISO 13485), and a relevant degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, quality management software, and certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, cross-functional communication, and strategic problem-solving skills help you effectively manage remote teams and complex projects. These capabilities ensure safe, innovative product development that complies with industry standards and drives organizational success.

What does a Remote Director of Engineering in the medical device industry do?

A Remote Director of Engineering in the medical device industry oversees engineering teams and projects related to the design, development, and manufacturing of medical devices, all while working remotely. They ensure that products meet regulatory standards, manage cross-functional teams, and drive innovation from concept through to production. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and experience in the medical device field, as well as excellent communication skills to coordinate with remote teams and stakeholders.

What are some unique challenges faced by a Remote Director of Engineering in the medical device industry, and how can they be addressed?

A Remote Director of Engineering in the medical device field often navigates challenges such as ensuring effective collaboration across distributed teams, maintaining regulatory compliance, and overseeing complex product development cycles without onsite presence. To address these, it's important to implement robust project management tools, establish regular virtual check-ins, and foster a culture of clear documentation and accountability. Staying current with regulatory changes and leveraging digital quality management systems also help ensure that remote teams remain aligned with industry standards and deadlines.
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Human Factors Engineer/Usability Engineering - Biopharma Medical Device Remote (JP15469)

Human Factors Engineer/Usability Engineering - Biopharma Medical Device Remote (JP15469)

3 Key Consulting

Thousand Oaks, CA • Remote

$74 - $84/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Human Factors Engineer/Usability Engineering - Biopharma Medical Device Remote (JP15469)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Business Unit: Human Factors / Usability Engineering
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 1+ years with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent
Posting Date: 08/18/2025
Target start date: 6/15/2026
Pay Rate: $74-84/hr W2 with benefits
Note: This can be fully remote but local to Thousand Oaks, Ca is preferred.
3 Key Consulting is hiring a Human Factors Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
What you will do:
In this vital role you are responsible for supporting HFE/UE planning, research, development and continuous improvement of client’s drug delivery devices using HFE/UE best practices and in accordance with current regulations and guidelines within the medical device, combination product and bio-pharmaceutical industries. The Human Factors Engineer / Usability Engineer (HFE/UE) is expected to collaborate with internal and external partners and across functions including engineering, design, commercial, safety, risk, quality, regulatory and market surveillance teams. This person will support human factors research driving innovative, intuitive, and useful products. The HFE will support project study design, HFE/UE methodology, study moderation, data collection, and root cause analysis to inform design and apply sound HFE/UE knowledge and experience to research, development, clinical studies, and product validation in support of regulatory submissions. 
Responsibilities:
The HFE/UE responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Work collaboratively with HFE/UE, engineering, design, commercial, and product teams to ensure successful translation of user requirements into products, to create user interface (UI) requirements, that meet the needs of users and enrich the overall user experience across client’s portfolio or programs.
  • Supporting usability activities such as study planning/coordination/management, protocol development, study moderation, data collection, material development, IRB submissions, participant recruitment, data analysis, and HFE/UE design history file documentation to support project needs.
  • Collaborate with the HFE/UE lead to ensure Human-system capabilities and limitations are properly reflected in the system requirements, and HFE/UE input is provided across functions to develop product design, packaging, labeling, and training requirements.  
  • Support appropriate human factors and usability engineering activities to improve the design of products, specifically the device-user interfaces, including the device, packaging, labeling, and instructions for use while minimizing the potential for use errors. 
  • Analyze objective and subjective data from usability studies to inform design, inform risk minimization, and provide alternative design controls/solutions.
  • Support the HFE/UE lead in providing preparation for clinical studies and regulatory submissions in accordance with HFE/UE best practices, guidance and standards.
  • Prepare documentation to support development activities, design controls, DHF, DMR including protocols, task analysis, risk assessment, HFE/UE technical assessments, comparative analysis, HFE/UE reports, data verifications, and regulatory submissions.
  • Actively communicate with internal and external key stakeholders. Exercising critical thinking & educated HFE/UE judgement to determine appropriate next steps/actions.
 
Top Must Have Skills:
1. End to end human factors experience required from planning to validation and reporting
2. Must be able to demonstrate good technical writing skills
3. Good communicate skills and experience working with cross functional teams
4. Minimum experience needed with medical device but most importantly combination product experience
Preferred Qualifications: -
  • Master's degree in Human Factors, HFE/Usability Engineering, or other relevant HF/Engineering discipline and 2+ years of industry experience, working in multi-functional, fast-paced corporate environments.
  • Experience with various HF methodologies such as ethnographic research, interviews, contextual inquiries, focus groups, technical assessments, device UI evaluation, knowledge and comprehension studies, HF professional analysis, task analysis, hazard analysis, risk assessment, formative and summative studies.
  • Experience working directly with users to gather, synthesize and convert user research into concepts that differentiate products in the market, as well as to develop and evaluate new product features, user interfaces and ergonomic designs.
  • Experience using low and high-fidelity prototypes to identify and eliminate potential use errors early in the development process.
  • Experience working in development organizations, particularly virtual development environments contributing to systems design, verification, and validation milestones.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with mechanical, electrical, software, clinical, regulatory, safety, risk, and quality engineering disciplines.
  • The position requires good oral and written communication and organizational skills, technical problem solving, the ability to work in teams, critical thinking, the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, and desire to contribute to meaningful and innovative products.
  • Functional knowledge and experience in the practical application of relevant FDA human factors guidance, regulations and standards, including IEC 62366, AAMI HE75, EN 60601, ISO 14971, MDR, and design controls.

Day to day responsibilities:
Support core development team(s) on all human factors activities, including attending remote meetings, communicating status to manager on all program requests, developing and recommending HFE strategies, and creating and approving HFE documents within Client's document management system.
Red Flags:
No direct experience leading HFE activities for combination product delivery devices. Only has academic research experience. A pattern of changing jobs every year. No medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience.
Interview process:
Candidate has a 25 minute phone interview with hiring manager. Candidate sends HFE writing example (redacted) to hiring manager. Candidate has a 50 minute panel interview. Candidate CV and panel interview results reviewed with senior leadership team. Decision to hire.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.