R&D Engineer I — Next-Gen Surgical Instruments

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an R&D Engineer I for the Articulating Technologies group to develop advanced medical devices. You will cover design, development, testing, and manufacturing process improvements from concept to market introduction.

The role requires a hands-on mentality, collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, and a strong drive to learn within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering/applied physics/Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Mastering the Dutch and English language.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and modelling to evaluate product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes, including technologies such as laser cutting, laser welding, cleaning, and assembly.
• Build and test prototypes, execute experiments, and analyse results to support design improvements and technical decision-making.
• Assist in designing surgical instruments and related components, supporting new product development from concept through verification and market introduction.
• 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.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering/applied physics/Industrial Engineering or similar

Job description

Medtronic is seeking an R&D Engineer I for the Articulating Technologies group to develop advanced medical devices. You will cover design, development, testing, and manufacturing process improvements from concept to market introduction.

The role requires a hands-on mentality, collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, and a strong drive to learn within a fast-paced environment.