As an Industrial Design Engineer within the Innovation team, you will be responsible for defining and contributing to the design of our next-generation solutions for medical devices and surgical robotics. You will become part of a talented team delivering cutting-edge technology and products for the operating room and will collaborate, as an industrial design expert, with a cross-functional engineering team including mechanical, electronics, quality, embedded/application software, supply chain, manufacturing and research experts.
About Us:
The Medtronic Digital Surgery Business has created a digital data-driven ecosystem that uses the latest cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality and computer vision to modernise surgical training, orchestrate surgical teams in the OR and deliver safer surgery around the world.
We thrive in designing great products that improve the standard of surgical care and users love to use. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and strive to achieve their highest potential.
Core Responsibilities
- Create innovative user-centered design solutions, that combine usability, utility, manufacturability, and desirability, and see the design through from initial concept through to final production.
- Participate in user and customer research, clinical labs, usability testing, and design proposals to user centered needs and insights
- Define technical and ergonomic requirements and develop a range of solutions that synthesise usability, utility, manufacturability, and desirability
- Aid in data collection and root cause analysis during usability testing
- Contribute and maintain human factors program documentation as needed for the usability engineering file
- Develop and execute manufacturable and cost-effective design solutions in collaboration with Engineering partners
- Be part of an extended Ramp;D team and actively participate in cross-functional team meetings and other forums
- Utilise a range of 2D and 3D tools and techniques to explore and develop designs and effectively communicate proposals
- Plan and generate functional prototypes to conceptually explore ideas, facilitate learning, and validate design solutions
- Capture and translate brand attributes into compelling physical forms with a focus on product semantics, ergonomics, and performance in demanding use cases amp; environments
Requirements
- BSME, or similar. Post-graduate study or equivalent work experience preferred
- More than 5 years of professional experience in industrial design and product development
- Educated to degree level in Product Design, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering or equivalent.
- An exceptional portfolio that clearly and consistently demonstrates a human-centered design process and successfully delivering products from concept to production
- A bias toward action and an eagerness to support the team and the project
- Excitement for working on difficult problems with a dedicated team of high-energy, high-caliber people
- The ability to independently work, solve problems, and seek out information as needed
- A strong aesthetic sensibility and artistic skill
- Excellent storytelling and presentation skills and an ability to effectively communicate a user-centered point of view
- A comprehensive set of prototyping skills - from quick low-fi foam models to fabricating complex functional prototypes
- A solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM considerations
- Strong 2D visualization skills including sketching, storyboarding, and digital rendering
- Strong 3D CAD and rendering skills to develop compelling and technically viable design solutions
- Extensive experience with SolidWorks is required. Specific experience with class A surfacing is a plus
Non essential requirements
- Medical device and packaging design experience
- Knowledge of Engineering Change management processes and PLM tools
- Knowledge in manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of risk analysis as specifically applied to human factors (e.g., AFMEA, UFMEA, URA techniques)
- Knowledge in planning, scaling, documenting, and executing human factors program activities in accordance with FDA guidance and other relevant international standards (e.g., IEC 62366, IEC 60601, ISO 14971)
- Good understanding of product development and general guideline regulations such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Design controls, robust