Medtronic

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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

As a Principal Controls Software Engineer working at Medtronic, you will be a significant contributor in the development of control algorithms that supports, legacy, current and future generations of robotic surgical instruments. You will create software solutions that run on a sophisticated real-time embedded platform, using embedded sensor and actuator hardware to deliver high-bandwidth, precise and robust instrument response. In addition, this role will involve engagement with the electromechanical design of surgical instruments at all stages – with a focus on control software requirements development that is compatible with the test, verification, and validation of a safety-critical system.

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

• Design feedback control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink using classical PID control laws and act as an independent reviewer of MATLAB/Simulink models to ensure that all software meets quality standards.
• Research advanced control methods and their potential for improving closed-loop system performance. 
• Update/tune existing software implementation to support released products.
• Reduce order modelling of system/subsystem that enables efficient exploration of controller design space.
• Integrate and test new controller designs on hardware with different maturity levels: prototype to released hardware. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification methods.
• Partner with the greater software organization, systems engineering, and validation groups and prepare and participate in design reviews.
• Define and review software requirements, and document or participate in the documentation of the software including architecture and design detail, unit testing, anomaly tracking and reports.

Must Haves

• A Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of relevant working experience, or advanced degree with 5 years of relevant working experience
• Proficient in use of modelling & simulation software (MATLAB/Simulink strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with multi-body kinematics and dynamics
• Experience in design and implementation of position, velocity, and torque feedback controllers
• Knowledge of discrete signal processing methods and algorithms and experience with reduced order modelling of mechatronic systems
• Knowledge of techniques used for real-time estimation of uncertain parameters
• Experience in implementation of advanced control algorithms, as an example, Optimization based control methods
• Fluency in English 

Nice to Haves

• Experience with real-time software on microprocessor-based systems and developing software in a Linux environment
• Integrating mechanical and electrical hardware and software, particularly in an embedded context
• Medical product development process highly desired-regulator processes, safety considerations, hands-on experience with medical/surgical devices/instruments
• Experience with a big company with matrix structures, having already worked with cross functional teams within an international environment.
• Experience in prototype level C++ coding 
• Experience in open-ended, robotics research projects 
• Ability to travel up to once per month
• Fluency in German 

We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:

• Flexible working environment
• Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results
• Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance 
• Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Skills Lab
• Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)

Our Commitment

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world. 

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.

In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

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