Principal R&D Engineer — Medical Devices Leader

FMX Fortimedix Surgical B.V.; Geleen; On-site; EUR 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Principal R&D Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development and testing of advanced medical devices. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive system architecture and ensure product development aligns with ISO 13485, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

The role demands a strong background in mechanical/biomedical engineering, significant project management experience, and fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field with >7 years of experience in medical device R&D.
• Experience leading complex product development programs and compliance with ISO 13485.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and risk management skills.
• Proficient in Dutch and English language.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical authority for medical device development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Guide design reviews, risk management, and regulatory/quality systems compliance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Medical device development

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering/Industrial Engineering or similar

Job description

Medtronic is seeking a Principal R&D Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development and testing of advanced medical devices. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive system architecture and ensure product development aligns with ISO 13485, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

The role demands a strong background in mechanical/biomedical engineering, significant project management experience, and fluency in Dutch and English.