Prin Engineer Robotics Modeling and Simulation
In this role, 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 within the Surgical Operating unit: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/robotic-assisted-surgery/hugo-ras-system.html
Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations. With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we will build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of the customers and patients we serve.
Make your impact by exploring a career with the world’s leading Medical Device company, striving “to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.”
A Day in The Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
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Drive adoption of model-based design for developing innovative robotic surgical solutions
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Develop computational models of robotic assemblies
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Assess model credibility, drive model improvement and validation
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Analyze performance, reliability and safety of the robotic assisted surgery system
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Build simulation frameworks integrating multiple models
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Enhance and maintain a suite of simulation and data analysis tools
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Collaborate with internal customers determine customer needs and define model use cases
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Present findings and capabilities to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
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Contribute to design decisions, requirements breakdown, testing and manufacturing str
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
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Candidates with less professional experience are encouraged to apply. The job level can be adjusted to experience.
Nice to Have
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Experience with robotics or electro-mechanical systems
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Proficient in multibody dynamics and kinematics
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Experience in parameter estimation and hardware characterization
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Expert in Matlab/Simulink, Python and/or other software for simulation and data analysis
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Knowledge in control theory and closed loop systems
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Proficient in finite element methods for structural and thermal analysis of complex assemblies
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Expert in Ansys, LS-Dyna and/or other FEA Software
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Experience with design of experiment and test fixtures
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Knowledge in server/cloud based simulation frameworks and processing of data
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to collaborate in projects with multi-site teams and across engineering disciplines
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Experience in medical device Industry or other regulated Industry
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.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
