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Are you a Human Factors Engineer with experience in physical ergonomics and systems engineering? This could be your next job.

We are currently looking for a Human Factors Engineer for a technology-intensive company where you will work closely with product development, requirements management, and verification in complex system environments. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical perspective who also understands how humans, products, and usage environments interact in practice.

Here you will work with ergonomic analyses, requirements definition, and testing in development projects where safety, usability, and functionality are in focus. This is a role for you who wants to combine human factors with technical system understanding and contribute early in the product development process.

The position is a direct hire, meaning the recruitment process is handled by Futuria People, but you will be employed directly by the Client. All questions regarding the position and recruitment should be directed to the responsible recruitment consultant at Futuria.

About the Company

Our client operates within advanced technology development and works with product-proximity development in complex environments where humans, technology, and safety must function together. The operations are located in Gothenburg and consist of cross-functional teams with high technical competence in areas such as system development, mechanics, and product development.

The company works on developing technical solutions and products where the user's interaction with the systems is crucial for function, safety, and efficiency. The projects are long-term and characterized by high quality requirements, technical complexity, and close collaboration between different disciplines.

About the Role

As a Human Factors Engineer, you will work with requirements management, ergonomic analyses, and verification related to product development and technical systems. You will be involved throughout the entire development process and work closely with both development teams and other technical functions.

Responsibilities:

• Translate user needs into technical requirements and system specifications
• Work with requirements engineering and verification of requirements
• Plan, conduct, and document tests and evaluations
• Perform ergonomic analyses and assessments within physical ergonomics
• Work with methods such as RULA, REBA, and NIOSH
• Conduct analyses and evaluations using VR and digital mannequins
• Create mock-ups and prototypes for testing and evaluation
• Collaborate with various technical disciplines within product development and systems engineering
• Contribute a system perspective where humans and technology are integrated in a safe and functional way

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience in Human Factors Engineering with a focus on physical ergonomics
• Has experience in systems engineering or product development in technical environments
• Has worked with requirements management and technical specifications
• Has experience in testing, verification, and validation
• Has a good understanding of the interaction between humans, systems, and the usage environment
• Has experience with tools such as Creo and Jira (specific tool experience is not a requirement)
• Speaks and writes fluently in English and can communicate effectively in Swedish

Meritorious Qualifications

• Experience with INCOSE or working according to systems engineering frameworks
• Experience with CATIA
• Experience with Figma or Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with VR-based ergonomic evaluations
• Experience from product-centered development in complex system environments

The company offers a stable organization with modern working methods, a good work environment, and the opportunity to work on projects with broad technical scope. There are also good opportunities for competence development and long-term career growth within the company.

Additional Information

• Start: As agreed

• Scope: Full-time

• Location: Gothenburg

Please submit your application as soon as possible as selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

The recruitment process is handled by Futuria People, and all questions should be directed to the responsible recruitment consultant. [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Does this sound like you, or do you know someone who would be a better fit for the job? Feel free to refer them!

Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so apply today!

Futuria is a comprehensive partner in talent acquisition for companies primarily within infrastructure, IT, technology, energy, real estate, and construction. We have been recognized with the Gasell Award 2025, as well as awards and finalist placements at the Recruitment Awards, where we were named Recruitment Company of the Year 2023 in the category of up to 19 employees in Sweden.