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Usability Engineer in Barcelona

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)

B. Braun

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Salary: From €50,000 a year
About €2,960 a month after tax.
Hours: Jornada intensiva on Fridays
Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

B. Braun is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Barcelona.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Your professional qualifications

Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Engineering Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction or a comparable field.
Several years of relevant experience in usability engineering or human factors for medical devices, medical software or another regulated healthcare environment.
Sound knowledge and practical application of IEC 62366-1, ISO 14971 and relevant FDA human factors guidance.
Experience with usability engineering files, design controls, requirements engineering and the documentation needed for regulatory submissions.
Experience in planning and moderating usability studies with representative users and translating findings into actionable requirements and design recommendations.
Strong analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to create clear, complete and audit-ready records.
Professional proficiency in English. Additional language skills are welcome.
Ability to collaborate effectively within internationally distributed and multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

Additional experience that would be a plus

Experience with Polarion or a comparable application lifecycle and requirements management tool.
Experience in oncology, clinical nutrition, medication-related workflows or hospital software.
Ability to develop screen concepts, user flows, low-fidelity prototypes or wireframes and define the functions required on a screen.
Experience in user research, including planning and conducting research activities and translating insights into product or design decisions.
Experience with medical software classified under the EU Medical Device Regulation, particularly Class IIb products.
Experience supporting the integration or redevelopment of an existing certified software product.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Gross annual salary starting from €50,000, depending on the candidate's profile and experience.

To help you perform at your best, our offer focuses on your wellbeing, development and experience as part of the team:

10% variable bonus based on global and spanish company results
Hybrid working model: 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office
Modern, newly designed offices in central Barcelona, located on Tuset Street, next to Diagonal, in a vibrant and international Tech Hub environment
Flexible schedule: start from 7:00 to 9:30, finish from 16:00 to 18:30
Intensive working hours on Fridays
Flexible compensation: transport, childcare and private health insurance
Company-funded training and certifications based on individual and business needs
Meal allowance and home-working allowance
Free wellbeing platform including coaching, psychological consultations and emotional health content, with the option to extend access to family members at a discounted rate
23 calendar days of annual leave
Life and accident insurance
Benefits under the Chemical Industry Collective Agreement

The role

For the Digital Medication Center Department within the Hospital Care Division, we are looking for a Usability Engineer to support the development, integration and continuous improvement of health software applications.

You will work in an international, cross-functional environment on a software platform that brings together applications for hospital workflows, including oncology and clinical nutrition.

The role has a clear focus on usability engineering, regulatory documentation, and use-related safety. Experience in user research, interaction concepts, and wireframing is a welcome additional strength.

What you'll do

Your responsibilities

Plan and drive usability engineering activities throughout the complete product lifecycle, from early development to post-market changes.
Create and maintain the usability engineering documentation required for medical software and regulatory submissions, in line with IEC 62366-1 and applicable FDA human factors guidance.
Plan, conduct, analyse, and document formative and summative usability evaluations for digital and web-based user interfaces.
Derive user-oriented requirements from user research, use scenarios, task analyses and evaluation results, and maintain traceability within the requirements engineering process.
Work with our requirements management tool Polarion and other quality-management tools to document requirements, risks, evidence, and test results.
Contribute to use-related risk management in accordance with ISO 14971, including the identification of potential use errors, critical tasks and appropriate risk-control measures.
Support the integration of an existing certified product into the B. Braun portfolio while helping to establish the usability approach for newly developed platform applications.
Apply B. Braun design guidelines and collaborate with UX/UI specialists to support a consistent user experience across products and applications.
Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, clinical advisors, product owners, software developers, UX/UI designers, quality and regulatory experts, and risk managers.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve usability, use safety and user experience over the product lifecycle.

Your personal strengths

Proactive, structured and results-oriented, with a strong focus on patients, users and product safety.
Confident in balancing regulatory rigor with pragmatic product-development needs.
Clear and persuasive communicator who can align technical, clinical, design and regulatory perspectives.
Curious, collaborative and comfortable working in an evolving international environment.

Hiring process

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Additional assessment
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Offer & onboarding

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Application status can be tracked in the applicant portal.

About B. Braun

B. Braun is a German medical technology company and one of the world's leading providers of healthcare products and services. Founded in 1839, the company develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products including infusion therapy, surgical instruments, and wound care solutions. With over 60,000 employees globally, B. Braun operates in more than 60 countries, serving hospitals and healthcare professionals with a focus on patient safety and innovation.

In Spain, B. Braun has a significant presence with multiple offices and production facilities, including locations in Barcelona, Madrid, and Jaén. The company is known for its strong engineering and IT operations in Spain, offering roles in software development, DevOps, and technical services. For international professionals, B. Braun provides opportunities to work in a global healthcare leader with a collaborative culture and a commitment to professional development, though Spanish language skills may be beneficial for many positions.

Industry: Medical Technology
Founded: 1839
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Melsungen, Germany
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Jaén

Good to know if you are moving

B. Braun is a global company with operations in over 60 countries, offering international career opportunities and potential for cross-border mobility.
The company has a strong focus on employee development, with structured training programs and clear career progression paths.
Spain is a key market for B. Braun, with production facilities and offices in cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and Jaén, providing diverse job locations.
Many roles in Spain, especially in engineering and IT, may require Spanish language skills, but some technical positions may be open to English speakers.
B. Braun is known for its stable, family-owned corporate culture, which can be appealing for professionals seeking long-term employment.