Human Factors Engineer - Brasil

Born and based in Barcelona, Nacar is an award-winning Strategic Design Agency, impassioned by our agile and international team composed of over 120 creative professionals (design strategists, researchers, product and UX / UI designers, engineers, and overall creatives).

We work with all-size clients from across multiple industries, collaborating in innovation and establishing solutions and product strategies that apply to Industrial, Digital, Brand and Service Design.

We also contribute to their digitalization, by conceptualizing and prototyping new, human centered products and services around technological capabilities.

With a hybrid-work model and flexible working hours, we are powered by a culture of communication, collaboration, proactivity and positivity, always aiming to humanize technology experiences and to transform into the phygital future.

Our offices, an urban oasis, are located in the beautiful Palo Alto, an old factory in Poblenou, restored and converted into studios for designers and artists. We also have a growing studio based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where this role will be based.

Nacar was made to be a place where people can grow and impact the world, and we're in continuous growth to always provide our best.

Our team is connected by common challenges, eager to discover, envision and materialize new opportunities. Is this something you feel identified with?

We're currently looking for a Human Factors Engineer to join our Porto Alegre studio. In this role, you will apply Human Factors Engineering (HFE) principles to the development of cutting-edge medical devices, diagnostic systems, and healthcare services for global leaders in the industry.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams and UX/UI designers, ensuring that complex clinical solutions—ranging from laboratory analyzers to Point of Care devices—are safe, effective, intuitive, and compliant with international usability standards

-What will your day to day be like?-

• Usability Requirements & Analysis: Identify, verify, and validate user groups, clinical tasks, hazard-related use scenarios, and usability risks.

• Usability Testing & Studies: Plan, execute, and report on both formative and summative usability studies, working independently or alongside external agencies.

• Regulatory Compliance & Files: Create, maintain, and review Usability Engineering Files (UEF) in accordance with IEC 62366 and current FDA Human Factors Guidance.

• Risk Management Support: Collaborate on risk analysis activities under ISO 14971, integrating usability findings into risk control measures.

• Design & Audit Support: Work alongside UX/UI teams to translate customer and regulatory requirements into solid design decisions, and support project teams during regulatory audits.

• Mentorship & Practice: Coach and support junior designers on HFE methodologies, foster a culture of open design critique, and promote user-centric design within projects.

-What are we looking for?-

• Education: Degree (BSc) in Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design, Science, or a related technical field.

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience applying Human Factors Engineering within the medical device, diagnostic, or regulated healthcare sectors.

• Standards & Regulations:

  • In-depth understanding of IEC 62366 and the latest FDA Guidance on Human Factors.

  • Working knowledge of ISO 14971 (Risk Management) and IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software).

• Domain Knowledge: Experience or interest in diagnostic and healthcare environments (e.g., Core Lab, Point of Care, Molecular Lab, Pathology).

• Usability Research: Proven ability to organize and run usability studies (formative and summative) with healthcare professionals or laboratory personnel.

• Mindset & Soft Skills:

  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance while managing time in complex, changing environments.

  • Strong communication skills to present human factors principles clearly to multidisciplinary teams.

  • Willingness to mentor team members and give/receive constructive design feedback.

• Languages: Professional working proficiency in English (required for global projects).
  

-Why should you join?-

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking for a challenge in the human factors engineering area and to be part of a center of innovation that is impacting clients all over the world — joining our growing Porto Alegre studio and working on high-impact pharmaceutical and medical device projects. Let's thrive together in a culture built on trust, collaboration, respect and high performance 🙂

We also offer:

🔖Permanent contract.

💰Competitive salary

🏡Hybrid working model - you can either work from home or enjoy our beautiful offices in Tecnopuc

🌈Join a dynamic +15 nationalities community and enjoy our virtual activities.

📚Keep challenging yourself with our Nacar Academy training program, aligned with the creation of personalized career paths.

✨30 paid vacation days.

💯Raio card

🚀Flexible working hours.