Placement Human Factors Engineer

Position Overview

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and talented individuals, looking to pursue 12 month intern opportunities starting in summer 2027, within our Human Factors team. You will be exposed to an array of exciting projects, ranging from medical devices to consumer and digital products, across all phases of development, working closely with internal project teams and global clients to develop safe and usable medical devices, ensuring that user needs are considered early and often throughout the design process.

The role involves a range of activities such as desk and field research, use-related risk management, planning and conducting Human Factors studies and compiling results into clear and concise reports, appropriate for client teams and in accordance with regulatory standards.

What We’re Looking For

• On track to achieve a first classification in a relevant accredited degree program.
• Understanding of Human Factors techniques and usability principles.
• Experience in evaluating and improving designs based on sound usability understanding.
• An ability to synthesise a lot of information and distil it into meaningful design recommendations.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work within multiple cross-disciplinary teams and be client facing.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications may close at any time.

Why you'll love working here

We’re a dynamic, fast-growing engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering brilliant work and for being a genuinely great place to build your career.

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. You’ll enjoy a generous holiday allowance, life assurance, a generous pension scheme, bike-to-work options, a health cash plan, and opportunities to get involved in social events throughout the year.

We believe in investing in people. Bring your ambition and curiosity, and we’ll match it with the tools, opportunities and encouragement you need to grow and thrive.

We’re a Disability Confident employer. If you would like to make an application under the Disability Confident Scheme or need adjustments at any stage of the application and interview process (or once you join us!), just let us know and we’ll make sure you have the support you need.