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Usability Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$115K - $151K/yr

Perform performance tuning, profiling, and usability assessment/improvement * Identify and ... Mentor junior software developers and review code to uphold team standards and best practices Work ...

Controls SME Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

Develop engineering design guidelines for new automation systems. PLC & Controls Engineering ... Improve usability and reduce operator training requirements. Backup & Disaster Recovery:

AI/RPA Engineer

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

... usability of AI insights. LLM Engineering & MLOps • Implement and manage LLM integrations including: • Secure prompt pipelines • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using enterprise data • ...

This senior developer is responsible for providing Development of both native and mobile apps, assistance in usability and user experience, troubleshooting technical issues, providing consult on ...

This senior developer is responsible for providing Development of both native and mobile apps, assistance in usability and user experience, troubleshooting technical issues, providing consult on ...

Data Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$108K - $130K/yr

Data Engineering & Pipeline Development: * Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable data ... usability, consistency, and reusability across teams Collaboration & Delivery: * Partner with ...

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How much do usability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for usability engineer in Michigan is $92,717.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,600.00 and $87,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a usability engineer?

A Usability Engineer ensures that products, such as websites, software, and applications, are user-friendly, efficient, and accessible. They conduct user research, design usability tests, analyze user behavior, and provide recommendations to improve the overall user experience. Their role often involves working closely with designers, developers, and product teams to create intuitive and effective interfaces. By applying usability principles, they help reduce user frustration and enhance product adoption.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a usability engineer?

To thrive as a Usability Engineer, you need strong analytical abilities, experience in user experience (UX) design, and a solid understanding of human-computer interaction, typically supported by a relevant degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or Design. Familiarity with prototyping tools (such as Figma or Axure), usability testing platforms, and UX research methodologies is frequently required, and certifications like Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) can be advantageous. Excellent communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills that distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies enable Usability Engineers to design intuitive products, effectively translate user feedback, and collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by usability engineers in their daily work?

Usability Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing user needs with business or technical constraints, advocating for usability improvements within multidisciplinary teams, and effectively synthesizing diverse user feedback into actionable design changes. They may need to facilitate testing sessions, interpret large sets of qualitative and quantitative data, and prioritize recommendations under tight deadlines. Navigating these challenges requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate the value of usability to stakeholders. By addressing these obstacles successfully, Usability Engineers play a crucial role in shaping user-friendly products and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

How much does a usability engineer make?

The average salary for a usability engineer typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in user research or interface design can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $130,000 per year.

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Infographic showing various Usability Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,717 per year, or $44.6 per hour.

Staff Design Quality Engineer (Software/Electrical)

Stryker

Portage, MI • On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

134th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite
Stryker is hiring a Staff Design Quality Engineer (Software/Electrical) in Portage, Michigan to support our Medical business. In this role, you will provide on-site quality support for new product development and partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, Product Security, Testing, and Regulatory, throughout the development process. You will develop electrical and software development plans, support execution of those plans, and provide post-market quality support through the change control process. You may also support quality improvement projects.
What you will do:
  • Partner closely with R&D to ensure product designs meet quality requirements for safety and effectiveness. Support the collection of market feedback to inform design requirements and validate the design with customers as it matures through the production launch.
  • Work closely with Product Security and R&D teams to accomplish product security activities and ensure the design is in line with the cybersecurity required practices.
  • Lead risk management activities for new product development teams by developing risk management plans and reports, conducting risk reviews, and verifying the implementation and effectiveness of risk controls.
  • Partner with Operations and suppliers to ensure supplier processes and Stryker manufacturing processes implement robust process controls.
  • Participate in design reviews and track how the design, documentation, and manufacturing process mitigate risks throughout the development process.
  • Lead design validation activities including human factors usability engineering.
  • Support product design and quality transfers to internal and/or external manufacturing facilities.
  • Analyze and define critical quality attributes for products and processes through risk analysis techniques.
  • Contribute to the completion of final design verification and validation reports.
  • Support PPAP planning, communicate PPAP requirements to component suppliers, and support PPAP approval.

What you will need
  • Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering (or other engineering degree with relevant electrical or software experience).
  • 4+ years' experience in quality, manufacturing, new product development, software or engineering.

Preferred
  • Experience within medical device/manufacturing industry.
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485 (medical device standard) and ISO 14971 (risk management standard), IEC-62304 (software development life cycle)
  • Data analysis (statistical analysis, sampling plans, statistical process control, Minitab) experience.
  • Demonstrated applied knowledge of Advanced Quality tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, and Mistake Proofing/Poke Yoke.
    Demonstrated ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
  • Six Sigma Certification.
  • ASQ CSQE certification.

United States of America Pay Ranges:
  • USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

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Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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