R&D Engineer I

Medtronic; Geleen; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic Articulating Technologies in the Netherlands seeks an R&D Engineer I to develop advanced surgical instruments and related manufacturing processes, from concept through verification and market introduction.

Responsibilities include performing analyses, building and testing prototypes, supporting process development (laser cutting/welding, cleaning, and assembly), and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain to improve cost, reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, applied physics, industrial engineering or equivalent.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Hands-on mentality with a proactive, learn-and-grow mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses, calculations and modelling to evaluate product performance and manufacturability.
• Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes (laser cutting, laser welding, cleaning, assembly).
• Build and test prototypes and conduct experiments to inform design improvements.
• Assist in designing surgical instruments and bring new products from concept to verification and market introduction.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain to ensure successful product and process development.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Applied physics

Industrial Engineering

Dutch

English

Analytical skills

Hands-on mentality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeAs a R&D Engineer I 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. Additionally, by developing processes to a world-class performance level by means of lean six sigma, you will help optimizing cost and consistency. Furthermore, you will get the chance to master high-tech manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, cleaning, laser welding and assembly. During the traineeship, you will be part of our talented team of specialists, and you will learn from our experts who will help you to develop yourself towards your role as Manufacturing or Research and Development Engineer.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and modelling to evaluate product performance, reliability, and manufacturabilitySupport development and optimization of manufacturing processes, including technologies such as laser cutting, laser welding, cleaning, and assemblyBuild and test prototypes, execute experiments, and analyse results to support design improvements and technical decision-makingAssist in designing surgical instruments and related components, supporting new product development from concept through verification and market introductionCollaborate with cross functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to ensure successful product and process developmentShow entrepreneurial mindset be eager to learn and dare to fail fast.Required Knowledge and Experience :Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering/applied physics/Industrial Engineering or similarMastering the Dutch and English language.Preferred Qualifications:You have a hands-on mentality, eager to learn, flexible and a strong team playerLooking at questions from different perspectives, daring to bring less obvious solutions and strong analytical skills is natural for you.Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail] .Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Netherlands: 47,360.00 EUR - 71,040.00 EUR |This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).