R&D Engineer I - Surgical Instruments

About the role

Medtronic is looking for an R&D Engineer I in its Articulating Technologies business in Geleen, Netherlands. You will develop advanced medical devices that enable next-generation surgical procedures, working in a team of engineers on the design, development and testing of surgical instruments and their manufacturing processes. The role covers the full engineering domain, from conceptual design to market introduction and scale-up.

Key responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses, calculations and modelling to evaluate product performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Support development and optimisation of manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, laser welding, cleaning and assembly.
• Build and test prototypes, run experiments and analyse results to support design improvements and technical decisions.
• Assist in designing surgical instruments and related components, supporting new products from concept through verification and market introduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain).
• Use lean six sigma to help optimise cost and consistency.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, applied physics, industrial engineering or a similar field.
• Fluent Dutch and English.
• Hands-on mentality, eager to learn, flexible and a strong team player.
• Analytical skills and the ability to look at problems from different angles.

What we offer

• Salary range in the Netherlands of 47,360 to 71,040 EUR, depending on experience, skills and qualifications.
• A flexible benefits package.
• Eligibility for the short-term Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).