Stryker Corporation

Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Stryker Corporation • $118K — $196K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in product design or development
  • Proficient in creating engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD tools
  • Preferred experience in developing regulated mechanical or electromechanical assemblies
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

  • Lead research, design, and modification of mechanical assemblies
  • Translate requirements into design specifications and develop engineering solutions
  • Conduct advanced prototyping, testing, and verification of products
  • Analyze and resolve complex design challenges using engineering principles
  • Oversee technical contributions during product development phases
  • Maintain comprehensive engineering documentation and risk analyses
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
  • Mentor junior engineers on best practices and engineering standards

Benefits

  • Work flexibility in a hybrid environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement in innovative product development initiatives
  • Participation in meaningful projects impacting healthcare
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Portage, MI

Join Stryker's Orthopaedic Instruments team and help advance the design and development of complex mechanical and electromechanical products used in surgical procedures. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical efforts across the product lifecycle, from research and concept development through testing, design verification, commercialization, and manufacturing scale-up. You will serve as a technical leader, collaborating across engineering and business functions while contributing to innovative product development initiatives.

What You Will Do
  • Lead the research, design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and subsystems.
  • Translate customer, clinical, and business requirements into design specifications and independently develop system-level engineering solutions.
  • Design and execute advanced prototyping, testing, and verification activities to evaluate product performance and design compliance.
  • Analyze and resolve complex product design challenges using engineering principles, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead technical contributions throughout product development programs, including concept generation, design reviews, release activities, and commercialization.
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design records, specifications, risk analyses, test protocols, and technical reports.
  • Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to achieve project milestones and development objectives.
  • Mentor engineers on engineering principles, applicable standards, design methods, and product development best practices.


What You Will Need

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in product design, development, or a related technical field.
  • Experience creating engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications using CAD design tools.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing mechanical or electromechanical assemblies for regulated products.
  • Experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to complex product designs.
  • Experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering analysis tools to optimize designs.
  • Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and processing technologies used in product development.
  • Experience supporting design verification, product testing, and technical documentation activities.


$118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 20%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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