Human Factors Specialist (m/f/d)

Human Factors Specialist (m/f/d)

Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH (OWI) | Chief Technology Officer

As a high-tech specialist within the Olympus Corporation, Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe is the development and manufacturing center for rigid endoscopy, bipolar high-frequency surgery and reprocessing. With a total workforce of 2,600 employees at nine locations in EMEA and its headquarters in Hamburg, the company stands for exceptional performance in medical diagnostics and therapy, and offers a full range of the most modern endoscopic applications, from single products to procedure-oriented systems solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct use research to understand patient and user needs and to stay up to date with the latest medical device technology and industry trends.
• Communicate research findings and (usability) testing results to cross functional design and development teams for medical devices, software, equipment and instruments.
• Conduct and manage the execution of formative and summative evaluations to ensure products meet design specifications and are safe for use in medical settings.
• Create human factors engineering documentation such as use specifications, use related risk assessments, test plans, and reports focused on our UK products.
• Follow design control processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as FDA and ISO requirements.
• Collaborate with external designers, usability test agencies and recruiters.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Factors / Usability Engineering, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or within a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in human factors engineering or usability engineering, preferably within the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Deep knowledge of related FDA and ISO regulations for medical devices and experience with design control processes.
• Fluent language skills in German and English.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave.
• Up to 60% mobile work possible + flexible work time model with overtime compensation.
• Holiday and Christmas bonuses.
• Corporate benefits discounts for employees.
• Comprehensive company pension scheme and capital‑forming benefits.
• Company restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized).
• Employee Assistance Program of FamPLUS to support your health, mental and emotional well‑being.
• Subsidy for public transportation (Deutschlandticket), free parking spaces and bike or car leasing.
• Various subsidized company sports groups and access to the in‑house company gym.

Further information

Your future inclusive workplace awaits.

We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritize inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non‑discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.

We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.