Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Robotic System Simulation - near Munich
Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Robotic System Simulation - near Munich
Description
Careers that Change Lives
You will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for further development and enhancement of the globally launched Robotic Assisted Surgery platform: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/robotic-assisted-surgery/hugo-ras-system.html
Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.
In the Surgical Robotics (SR) business, part of Medtronic’s Medical Surgical Portfolio, we believe patients around the world deserve access to quality care and improved outcomes. We strive to expand global access to care and reduce variability through robotic and analytics solutions.
SURGICAL INNOVATIONS set the standard for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) by creating innovative surgical products and services.
A Day in the Life
As a Sr. Engineer Robotic System Simulation you will be a key contributor in the modeling and simulation team for the Hugo RAS system. You will develop simulations for defining future designs and for improving systems on the market. This includes implementing kinematic and dynamic models in simulation and validating the simulation with data gathered from experiments, manufacturing or verification testing. The role will involve supporting the robotic design, software development, manufacturing, verification testing and service.
Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Combine the best of your experience with training and mentorship to move your career forward. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.
If you are a pioneer and would like to have a big impact into the new world of medical robotics – then come join our team!
You will:
• Design, implement and maintain simulations for robotic systems and components
• Simulate kinematics and dynamics of link structures, cables mechanism, motors, gear boxes and sensors
• Explore new concepts in Simulation
• Derive mathematical models aligned with the numerical simulation
• Define experimental setups and execute experiments
• Perform model verification and validation activities and compare simulation results with data gathered in the lab or in production
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify use cases and specifications for simulations
• Maintain and adapt a simulation platform to different use cases and hardware configurations
• Evaluate simulation results and provide simulations to internal customers
• Support definition of requirements, verification and manufacturing testing strategies
• Work with project teams and align simulation development
• Communicate findings, problems, and solutions to project teams and stakeholders
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate technical assessments and analysis results
• Generate technical reports for submission to regulatory agencies
Must Haves
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of relevant engineering experience OR an advanced degree and at least 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
Nice to Have
• Proficient understanding of Robotics and/or electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with kinematics, multi-body dynamics and mechatronic drive trains
• Working experience in numerical simulations with Simulink or other tools, experience with finite elements is a plus
• Familiar with modeling of non-linear structures including vibrations and friction
• Experience with parameter identification, curve fitting, optimization in Matlab, Python or other tools
• Knowledge in Linux and real-time operating systems like QNX
• Experience with robotics and experimental setups
• Ability to communicate with internal stakeholders and engineers to assess the appropriate level of modeling depth for a specific use case
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to extract and present results to varying audience
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively
• Experience with cross functional teams, ability to collaborate across teams and engineering disciplines
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
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