Senior Embedded Software Engineer R&D

Are you looking for an innovative environment in Medical Devices? And are you looking for a team that is responsible for the development and improvement of our trendsetting proprietary ophthalmic medical devices? Then please read on to the position of Senior Embedded Software Engineer R&D.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer R&D develops innovative medical electrical systems and modules to enable surgeons to perform ophthalmological surgeries. You're part of the Design and Development Team, which has a large focus on mechatronics and control systems design. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer R&D works according to the companies design and development procedure and international regulations and standards for the Medical device industry. In this role you will collaborate with various disciplines within the company and report to the Development Team Lead and Project Manager.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Developing and managing embedded Medical Device Software for eye surgery
  • Design and develop Mechatronics and control systems for surgical equipment used for eye surgery
  • Embedded Systems Architecture design and Integration of Mechatronic systems
  • Involvement in the full  development-cycle, from system level and concept thinking to testing and verification.
  • Resolving problems and optimization on released products that affect product performance or safety
  • Feasibility studies and development through simulations, calculations, prototypes and/or experiments
  • Supervise new products in the production process
  • Documenting Design, Verification and work instructions

Preferred Skills:

  • Control Theory knowledge, create control algorithms using Matlab/Simulink or equivalent modelling tools
  • Embedded C
  • Familiarity with Xilinx toolchain and Zynq Architecture
  • Experience with Control Systems eg Motion Control, Robotics, Hydraulics
  • Experience with Python
  • Familiarity with Medical device standards (IEC62304 and IEC60601)
  • Simulation, Prototyping and Experimentation experience
  • Lab skills (Electronic Test and Measurement Equipment, Design-of-Experiments)
  • Sufficient written and oral communication skills in English

Education and Expertise:

  • Completed Mechatronics/Electronics/Computer Science education (university/college level) or equivalent degree
  • You have at least 10 years of experience in a function involving cooperation with multidisciplinary teams in mechatronic product development
  • Embedded software, Knowledge of physics, mechatronics, mechanics, electrical engineering,
  • Experience working in the ‘Medical Device’ Industry or other regulated industries (Aerospace, Automotive)

Does DORC make you happy?    

Does working for you mean working together? Realising surgical devices together that help to make people see again? With a hands-on and both legs on the ground mentality? Do you want to work for an organisation where you get freedom and responsibility? Where you are fully stimulated to come up with new ideas? And where innovation, quality and technology are woven into the DNA? Then DORC is the place for you.   

Would you like to know more about working at DORC? Then read on here. 

What does DORC have to offer you?  

At DORC, you play at top level. It is therefore only logical that we reward you as a top player. You can expect the following:  

  • 27 holidays and 13 adv-days for a 40-hour full-time job 
  • 8% holiday pay  
  • 13th month
  • Bonus scheme
  • A travel allowance of € 0.23/km  
  • And a non-contributory pension, which means you will receive a substantially higher net salary   

What else can you expect from us? Every opportunity to learn and grow. Your own laptop and smartphone. And a fantastic company restaurant full of delicious, fresh products.  

Did you know ...?

DORC, short for Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center, manufactures equipment, instruments and liquids used in eye surgery.

DORC is a ZEISS company, an internationally leading technology enterprise that develops, manufactures and sells highly innovative products and solutions in a variety of business fields, such as medical technology. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities.

Will you be our new Senior Embedded Software Engineer R&D?     

Are you up for this? Then apply directly via the red button! Do you still have questions? Then contact Monique Meiling our Global Recruiter: m.meiling@dorcglobal.com.