About the Role

Meril is developing next-generation surgical robotic systems currently in clinical trials in India and under development for US markets. We are seeking a UI/UX Design Engineer to design intuitive, safe, and high-performance user interfaces for surgeons operating in the Operating Room (OR).

This role is critical to ensuring our robotic console interface delivers precision, clarity, and confidence under high-stakes clinical environments. You will collaborate closely with robotics, computer vision, clinical, regulatory, and usability teams to design interfaces that meet global medical device standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. User Experience Design for Surgical Console

• Design intuitive, surgeon-centred workflows for robotic-assisted surgical procedures.
• Create wireframes, interaction flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs for touchscreen-based desktop applications (Qt/C++).
• Optimize real-time data visualization, alerts, controls, and system feedback for high-pressure OR environments.
• Ensure usability under sterile, time-sensitive, and cognitively demanding conditions.

2. Human Factors & Usability Engineering

• Apply Human Factors Engineering (HFE) principles to minimize use-related risks.
• Conduct contextual inquiry, task analysis, usability testing, and validation studies.
• Contribute to formative and summative usability documentation aligned with:
• IEC 62304
• ISO 13485
• FDA Usability Engineering Guidance
• Support risk analysis related to UI-driven hazards.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Robotics engineers (control systems & feedback loops)
• Computer vision teams (image overlays, visualization)
• Clinical teams (surgeon workflows and feedback)
• Regulatory and Quality teams (compliance documentation)
• Usability engineering teams (validation & verification)

4. Design System & Interface Standards

• Develop and maintain UI design guidelines specific to surgical robotics.
• Ensure consistency across modules, tools, and visualization layers.
• Design for performance, clarity, and safety—not aesthetics alone.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design.
• Experience designing for desktop applications (Qt/C++ environments preferred).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex workflow design (medical, industrial, aviation, automotive, or other high-risk systems preferred).
• Solid understanding of:
• Human Factors Engineering
• Usability testing methodologies
• Risk-aware interface design
• Familiarity with medical device standards:
• IEC 62304
• ISO 13485
• FDA usability engineering process
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Proficiency in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for:
• Surgical systems
• Robotics interfaces
• Real-time control systems
• Imaging-heavy applications
• Experience in clinical trial support environments.
• Understanding of OR workflows and sterile field constraints.
• Exposure to custom robotics platforms.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Direct impact on surgeon performance and patient outcomes.
• Opportunity to shape UI standards for next-generation surgical robotics.
• Work at the intersection of robotics, AI, computer vision, and human-centered design.
• Involvement in systems being prepared for US regulatory pathways.