Medtronic

R&D Engineer II

In short

R&D Engineer II role at Medtronic Articulating Technologies, developing advanced surgical instruments from concept through market introduction. The job covers design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing process development (laser cutting, laser welding, assembly) within a team of engineering specialists. Requires a mechanical/biomedical/industrial engineering degree, 3+ years of comparable experience, CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), and fluency in Dutch and English.

About the Role
As an R&D Engineer II at Medtronic Articulating Technologies, you will get the opportunity to develop advanced medical devices in order to enable next generation surgical procedures. You will gain knowledge and experience covering the full engineering domain of product and process development from conceptual design up to market introduction and scale-up.
In a team of engineers, you will work on design, development and testing of surgical instruments and the development of their related manufacturing processes. You will improve product performance and manufacturability by calculating, modelling, prototyping and testing. Furthermore, you will get the chance to master high-tech manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, cleaning, laser welding and assembly. You will be part of a talented team of specialists, and you will learn from experts who will help you develop yourself in your role as R&D Engineer.
Responsibilities
•Assist in designing surgical instruments and related components, supporting new product development from concept through verification and market introduction.
•Create and maintain technical drawings and technical documentation.
•Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and modelling to evaluate product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
•Build and test prototypes, execute experiments, and analyze results to support design improvements and technical decision-making.
•Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes, including technologies such as laser cutting, laser welding, cleaning, and assembly.
•Collaborate with cross functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to ensure successful product and process development.
•Show entrepreneurial mindset, be eager to learn and dare to fail fast.
Required Knowledge and Experience
•Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or industrial engineering
•More than 3 years working experience in a comparable position, preferably in medical device or high-tech industry
•Proven experience in CAD software, preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks
•Mastering the Dutch and English language
•Hands-on mentality, eager to learn, flexible and a strong team player
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans are designed to support employees at every career and life stage.
Pay range for Netherlands: 56,000.00 EUR - 84,000.00 EUR. The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with the compensation framework.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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