Haya Belkind Shafir
About Haya Belkind Shafir
Haya Belkind Shafir is a System Engineer with extensive experience in multidisciplinary product development for medical devices. She has a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from Tel Aviv University and a MID in Industrial Design for medical purposes from Technion.
Work at BioSense Webster
Haya Belkind Shafir has been employed at BioSense Webster as a System Engineer since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development and engineering of medical devices, focusing on system integration and user-centered design. Her experience in multidisciplinary product development supports the innovation and effectiveness of medical solutions offered by the company.
Education and Expertise
Haya Belkind Shafir earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tel Aviv University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at the Technion-Machon Technologi Le' Israel, obtaining a Master of Industrial Design, specializing in medical applications, from 2009 to 2012. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and design methodologies.
Background in Human Factors Engineering
Haya has extensive experience in human factors engineering, having served as the Human Factors Engineering Lead at Jonathan Bar-Or Industrial Design from 2014 to 2018 and at Aran R&D from 2018 to 2020. She is also a member of the Acting Committee of the Israeli Society of Human Factors and Ergonomics, contributing to the advancement of user-centered design practices in the industry.
Previous Roles in Medical Device Development
Prior to her current position, Haya held various roles in medical device development. She worked as a Product Specialist and Project Engineer at NLT SPINE from 2011 to 2014, and as an R&D Engineer from 2010 to 2011. Her experience spans multiple aspects of product development, enhancing her expertise in creating effective medical solutions.
Specialization in User-Centered Design
Haya specializes in user-centered design for wearable products in medical applications. This focus allows her to integrate user needs and experiences into the design process, ensuring that the products developed are not only functional but also user-friendly. Her work emphasizes the importance of ergonomics and usability in medical device design.