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Ottobock

Global prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility devices

Mechatronics Development Engineer - Embedded Systems

Biomedical Engineering & Medical DevicesPosted on Jul 23
Full-timeDuderstadt, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or a comparable program.
  • Five to eight years of professional experience developing mechatronic products in embedded-systems environments.
  • Good knowledge of embedded software development in C++, particularly low-level programming.
  • Strong competence in system and fault analysis of complex technical systems.
  • A systems-level mindset and understanding of complex mechatronic relationships.
  • Experience with sensors, actuators, and control engineering.
  • Knowledge of embedded-systems development and the interaction of software, electronics, and mechanics.
  • Business-fluent German and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and coordinate mechanics, electronics, and software into reliable overall systems.
  • Further develop and optimize existing mechatronic medical products.
  • Perform system, root-cause, and fault analyses, and derive improvement measures to increase product quality, reliability, and performance.
  • Collaborate closely with software, electronics, mechanics, and product refinement teams to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Develop hardware-oriented embedded software in C++, particularly for STM32-family microcontrollers.
  • Develop and integrate software systems in real-time operating system environments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for medical devices and medical software.

About the Company

Ottobock

Global prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility devices

Ottobock designs and sells prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, and exoskeletons to improve mobility for people with disabilities. Its devices include microprocessor-controlled prosthetics that adjust to walking patterns and ergonomic exoskeletons that provide support for movement. The company stands out through its family-owned, Germany-based heritage dating back to 1919 and a presence in about 60 countries, along with a long-term Paralympic partnership. Its goal is to enhance independence by delivering reliable, high-quality assistive technologies and supporting communities that promote inclusion and participation in daily life and sports.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Duderstadt, Germany
Founded
1919

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