Senior R&D Engineer (mechanical and structural design)

Medtronic; Geleen; On-site; EUR 69,040 - 103,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Package

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for their location in Geleen, Netherlands. In this role, you will develop advanced medical devices aimed at therapeutic interventions and minimally invasive surgery. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for design, development, and testing of surgical instruments.

The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in mechanical engineering, proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks, along with solid analytical and problem-solving skills. A competitive salary and flexible benefits package are part of the offering.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with proven experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software ideally AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing and construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Creating designs, technical drawings, and models.
• Work closely with project managers and production teams.
• Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Mechanical calculations

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Fluent in Dutch and English

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

At Medtronic you can begin a life‑long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior R&D Engineer at Medtronic Articulating Technologies, you will get the opportunity to develop advanced medical devices to enable next generation endoscopic therapeutic interventions and minimally invasive surgery. In a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you work on design, development and testing of surgical instruments and its related manufacturing processes.

You are a smart, eager and result driven engineer who thinks in terms of solutions rather than problems. You present your ideas convincingly and to the point. Collaboration is in your nature, and you value different opinions and perspectives. You have strong analytical skills, and you can suggest out‑of‑the‑box solutions. You show a strong sense of ownership. You have strong technical writing expertise to support the development, documentation, and protection of innovative technologies. You combine deep engineering knowledge with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Creating designs, technical drawings, calculations and models, prototypes and test results to enable realization of projects from concept through production and market introduction
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, production teams and users to ensure high‑performing, manufacturable, and cost‑effective design solutions
• Designs, develops, analyses, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development
• Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise
• May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with proven experience as a Design Engineer, CAD Drafter or similar role preferably in the field of precision mechanics
• Proficiency in CAD software preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks and skilled in performing analytical mechanical calculations supported by FEM analyses
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing and construction principles and ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering standards
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Mastering the Dutch & English language

Physical Job Requirements

The 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Netherlands: 69,040.00 EUR - 103,560.00 EUR. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).