Conversion Engineer

At Materialise Medical, we believe that better healthcare starts with solutions designed around the individual patient. If you’re passionate about bringing personalized care to every patient, you’ll love being a part of this team. Through the technology we develop, researchers, engineers, and clinicians are revolutionizing personalized treatment — helping improve and save lives daily. 

As a Conversion Engineer, you’ll perform all operational steps of the medical case. In the Segmentation and Pre-Planning step, the conversion engineer converts DICOM MRI or CT images into 3D models of the femur and tibia bones and creates landmarking to visualize axes and cuts for further surgical planning. According to the approved planning report from the surgeon, the conversion engineer creates the guide design and bone models (if requested). The main goal is to use Materialise software to add value to people’s lives by performing accurate 3D virtual surgical planning and customizing surgical guides for orthopaedic surgery worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Use Materialise software to convert 2D medical images; (radiology/CT/MRI) to 3D bone models;

​​ Perform pre-surgical planning on the 3D bone models;

Adjust automated surgical guides (such as knee surgery guides) to be used by the orthopaedic surgeon during the actual surgery.

Requirements:

Technical background is required;

English: at least pre-intermediate;

Good communication skills;

A successful candidate should be an open-minded, positive-thinking, and communicative person.

Will be a plus:

MS/BS degree in biomedical engineering or medicine;

Knowledge in 3D CAD/medical imaging or anatomy.

What’s waiting for you 

Work that matters 
The technology we build at Materialise pushes the boundaries. You’ll find pride in building something that matters, whether you designed it, printed it, or shipped it. No matter your role, we unlock new possibilities to build a better and healthier world every day.  

At Materialise, we expect you to think about the customer, not just the task. You push for better solutions and care about the difference your work makes. 

A people-centered space 
When you join Materialise, you join a group of colleagues invested in you, not just your work. From your own team to a department across the world, you’ll find a sense of belonging with people who help without being asked, challenge you, and have your back.  

At the same time, we expect you to invest in the people around you — not just your own work — to make the group stronger than the sum of its parts. 

An environment of trust 
As a company of innovators, we know how crucial autonomy is in your work. When we hire you, we trust in your expertise, giving you space to organize your tasks, work flexibly, and make your own calls.  

At Materialise, we expect you to deliver on that trust and keep your commitments. 

A career ready to build 
When you see opportunities for your career to grow at Materialise, we encourage you to go for them. People shape a fulfilling career at their own pace here.  

At Materialise, we expect you to take initiative in your own development. Don’t wait for someone else to plan your career. Step into the space and make it count. 

Make a difference together with the Medical team.