Turn human insight into life-changing medical innovation!

Do you want to shape the future of medical technology used by healthcare professionals worldwide?

We are looking for an experienced Usability Engineer -- Probes (Hardware Human Factors) to join a global product development environment focused on innovative handheld medical devices. In this role, you will drive the hardware user experience, ensuring products are intuitive, ergonomic, safe, and effective in real-world clinical settings.

• Lead usability engineering activities for next-generation handheld medical devices

• Drive ergonomic and human factors design for user-facing hardware

• Plan and execute formative and summative usability studies

• Translate user insights into design requirements and risk mitigations

• Collaborate closely with industrial designers, engineers, clinicians, and product teams

• Help create best-in-class user experiences across both hardware and software

• Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field

• Experience with hardware usability engineering, preferably within medical devices

• Knowledge of human-centered design methodologies and usability testing

• Strong communication skills and professional English proficiency

• PhD in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline

• Experience with IEC 62366-1, ANSI/AAMI HE75, or FDA Human Factors guidance

• Background in handheld, wireless, or point-of-care medical devices

• Experience working in regulated medical device environments

• Certification in Human Factors Engineering or a related professional accreditation

• Influence products used by healthcare professionals globally

• Work alongside leading experts in usability, design, and engineering

• Be part of a highly skilled international team

• Long-term assignment with strong potential for extension

Location: Oslo, Norway
Start Date: November 1, 2026
Duration: Until December 31, 2027
Travel: Occasional international travel

Contact Maria Louise Helgese Johansen at maria.helgesen.johansen@akkodisgroup.com for a confidential conversation.

Akkodis welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Akkodis is one of the largest companies globally within Smart Industry.

Akkodis Norway is one of Norway's largest suppliers of technical consulting services and a delivers roles at all levels within engineering, IT and project administration.

We offer job opportunities in Norway and abroad, competitive conditions and a professional marketing apparatus with good follow-up.

Our services are within staffing and recruitment of engineers and IT-resources within Clean Technology with focus on battery, offshore wind and hydrogen. In addition we deliver to industries such as Oil & Gas, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Banking & Financial Services, Aerospace & Defence, Automotive & Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology.