R&D Engineer II - Surgical Instruments

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, biomedical or industrial engineering.
• More than 3 years of experience in a comparable position, preferably in medical device or high-tech industry.
• Fluent Dutch and English.
• Hands-on mentality, eager to learn, flexible and a strong team player.

Required skills

• Proven experience with CAD software, preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

What we offer

• Salary range in the Netherlands of 56,000 to 84,000 EUR, depending on experience, skills and qualifications.
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• A wide range of benefits and a flexible benefits package.