Rimkus Consulting Group, a provider of engineering, technical consulting, and life sciences services has acquired Human Factors Consulting Services, Incorporated (HFCSI), a firm specializing in human factors services and medical device consulting.

HFCSI offers user-centered design, usability testing, and risk assessments. Their medical device consulting expertise will offer Rimkus new opportunities to expand its capabilities in the medical and healthcare industries.

HFCSI will join Rimkus as part of its Core Human Factors group. The Core team of human factors analysis experts offer research and guidance on consumer, industrial, and healthcare-related products.

“HFCSI’s deep specialization in human factors engineering and medical device consulting complements our own expertise and enhances our ability to deliver holistic solutions to clients worldwide,” said Charles Burhans, Senior Vice President, Specialty Services, at Rimkus. “The synergies between Rimkus and HFCSI will drive continued success as we work together to solve complex challenges.”

“We are thrilled to join the Rimkus family as a global leader in engineering and technical consulting,” added Mike Kasamanian, President at HFCSI. “This partnership allows us to maintain high standards of quality, while expanding our offerings and increasing efficiencies to boot. It’s a win-win scenario that will further benefit our clients, team members, and most of all the end users.”