Staff Mechanical Engineer R&D

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

It's Time to Join Stryker!

We are seeking to hire a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support our Orthopaedic Instruments business. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on the future of product research and development of surgical power tools.

Who We Want

Analytical problem solvers. People who seek to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

Dedicated achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will passionately work to ensure a project and product satisfies customer needs and meets regulations and expectations.

User-focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.

What You Will Do

As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer on our Stryker’s Orthopedic Instruments new product development team, you will be charged with applying sound engineering practices while designing new products and technologies used in surgery. You will stay close to our customers and collect valuable insights into product performance and features. You will have an active role in everything from brainstorming new concepts to commercialization and manufacturing scale-up.

• You will independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify components, modules and sub-systems for medical devices
• You will translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs with some guidance
• You will conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing
• You will analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment
• You will advance solutions by applying in-depth knowledge of customer needs, market and competitive offerings
• You will apply detailed knowledge of clinical procedures to author design inputs
• You will support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians
• You will be proficient with and potentially mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations
• You will work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success
• You will identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology
• You will support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance projects through the design /development/launch process
• You will deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering dicipline
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software (Creo Preferred)

What We Would Love That You Have (Preferred Qualifications)

(You do not need to have all of these)

• Demonstrated mechanical problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Experience with customer centered designs
• Experience in developing and optimizing complex designs for mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles
• Experience in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools to optimize the design
• Adept to apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design
• Ability to communicate moderate complexity plans and technical information to team members Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.