Medical Device Engineer II, Usability

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

The Medical Device Engineer II, Usability, is responsible for planning and executing usability engineering activities for contact lens and lens care products in accordance with FDA, MDR, and other global regulatory requirements. This role focuses on applying user-centered design and human factors principles, including analysis of device–user interfaces, rapid usability testing, and iterative design improvements based on user feedback. The Engineer II contributes to the development of safe and effective products by identifying and mitigating potential use errors across all aspects of the device experience, including packaging, labeling, and instructions for use. This position works closely with cross-functional internal teams to support usability and compliance objectives throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform usability assessments per IEC 62366 and other global and internal standards and procedures for new and existing products including hazard identification, risk analysis, and applicable human factors analysis.
• Documentation of effort required to support filings to regulatory bodies.
• Understand and assess user needs and motivations uncovered in research.
• Create experimental design concepts and prototypes.
• Conduct usability testing such as planning, protocol development, data collection sheets, moderator scripts, material development, study coordination, IRB submissions, managing participant recruitment, study management, data collection, analysis, and documentation in technical reports to support project needs.
• Analyze objective and subjective data from usability studies to inform design and provide alternative solutions.  Present results to cross-functional teams with recommendations.
• Ensure product quality and all tasks are in accordance with established SOPs, GMPs, Divisional Specifications, and EHS standards.
• Operate as an engineering lead on projects when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering required; Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering or Biomedical Engineering preferred, and Interaction Design concepts helpful.
• 3+ years in Engineering, Process Development, Industrial Engineering, and/or Quality Engineering setting.
• Hands-on experience and technical expertise in a development environment   
• Knowledge of usability engineering
• Demonstrated track record of success in Human Factors engineering in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong skills in formative and summative test procedures and execution.
• Proficient technical writing required.  Communication, Organization, and Presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with development teams, marketing, clinical, and medical affairs and effectively communicate research results and recommend next steps.
• Computer Literacy with skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.

Preferences: 

• Knowledge of user-centered design, and human factors, experience conducting risk analyses. quality management systems, GMP, medical device manufacturing experience
• Experience with creating experimental design concepts and prototypes 

We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
• Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• Employee Incentive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review

This position will be located in Rochester, NY. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $65,000.00 and $95,000.00.  The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance,  a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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