Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)

Application deadline: 23/02/2025

Revolutionize Medical Training – Build the Future of Ethical Simulation Technology

What if your engineering skills could eliminate animal testing and revolutionize medical education worldwide? At University Hospital Würzburg, we are developing a VR-based simulator for endoscopic interventions—a global first in medical training. This technology will replace outdated training methods that rely on live models, making an ethical and technological breakthrough possible. As a Hardware Engineer, you will play a leading role in designing the core hardware components that bring this hyper-realistic VR simulation to life. Join our interdisciplinary team and be part of something truly groundbreaking.

🚀 Be part of a groundbreaking project: Develop a hardware controller prototype that will set new standards for medical VR simulation and eliminate the need for animal testing.

🤝 Work in an interdisciplinary, start-up-like environment: Collaborate closely with clinicians, software engineers, and AI researchers in a highly dynamic and creative setting.

🌍 Make a real impact: Your work will directly shape the future of medical training and improve patient care worldwide.

💡 Take a leading role: This is your chance to design and build a cutting-edge hardware system that bridges the gap between real-world endoscopy and VR simulation.

🖥️ Access to state-of-the-art technology: Work with advanced sensor technologies, real-time motion tracking, haptic feedback systems, and precision electronics in a highly equipped lab environment.

📚 Extensive professional development: Benefit from internal and external training, financial support for conferences, and collaborations with leading clinical centers across Germany.

🏡 Work-life balance & location perks: Enjoy free gym access, childcare facilities, reduced parking fees, public transportation subsidies, and housing assistance in Würzburg - a vibrant city known for its academic excellence and high quality of life.

⚙️ Design and develop a hardware controller prototype for an advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy VR simulator.

🎯 Integrate sensors and electronics to capture and replicate endoscope movements with high precision.

🔗 Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless data transmission for realistic motion simulation.

🛠️ Select and implement suitable actuators, encoders, and force-feedback mechanisms.

📊 Conduct hardware testing, validation, and iterative improvements to enhance realism.

📝  Document development processes and contribute to research publications.

✔️ MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
✔️ Experience with embedded systems, sensor integration, and real-time data acquisition.
✔️ Knowledge of motion tracking technologies, haptic feedback systems, or robotics.
✔️ Proficiency in PCB design, microcontroller programming, and signal processing.
✔️ Research experience with published work in peer-reviewed journals focused on medical applications.
✔️ Strong motivation, initiative, and teamwork orientation.
✔️ Proficiency in English (C1 level).
✔️ Residency in Germany to enable a quick start.
💡 Bonus skills: German language proficiency (not mandatory).

About us

The University Hospital Würzburg (UKW) is one of Germany's leading medical research centers. Our Interventional and Experimental Endoscopy group (InExEn) is at the forefront of medical innovation, improving digestive health through AI, VR, and cutting-edge technologies. 

Join us in building the future of medical training through immersive VR - helping reduce animal testing and improving patient care worldwide! 🚀

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

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