Stryker Corporation

Senior R&D Engineer- Mechanical NPD

Stryker Corporation$89K — $148K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering; preferably Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 2+ years related experience.
  • Master of Science Degree in Engineering is preferred.
  • Understanding of mechanical engineering practices in regulated environments.
  • Ability to create engineering drawings and models using GD&T and CAE tools.
  • Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to product design.
  • Familiarity with machine shop operations and 3D printing technologies.
  • Experience in medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, develop, modify, and verify components for medical devices under minimal supervision.
  • Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and create sub-system level designs.
  • Develop and prototype catheter-based concepts and accessories.
  • Ensure product design meets clinical procedural needs based on customer insights.
  • Create or refine engineering documentation while adhering to established R&D procedures.
  • Collaborate across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams for project success.
  • Stay updated on competitive technologies and new developments in medical and biomedical fields.
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Benefits

  • Work onsite with flexible schedules.
  • Opportunity for professional development.
  • Mentorship and leadership opportunities.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge medical device design projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

The Senior R&D Engineer is responsible for developing novel catheter prototypes, supporting animal studies, presenting new concepts, and maintaining detailed drawings. This includes writing or verifying specifications, developing testing and product processes, and designing fixtures, to ensure the concepts and/or prototypes meet requirements.

What You Will Do
  • Under minimal supervision; research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules for medical device product development.
  • Translate and/or define design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs. Follow fundamental industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies which apply to regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and prototype new catheter-based concepts, subassemblies, and accessories.
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of customer needs and design inputs, and ensure product meets clinical procedural needs.
  • Independently create or refine engineering documentation and follow R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to ensure project success.
  • Maintain current knowledge of competitive technologies in addition to new medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to products and therapies.
  • Supervises and mentor technicians, specialists, associate engineers, and engineers.


What You Need (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical plus 2+ years of relevant work experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical preferred.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles within a regulated environment.
  • Technical ability to create engineering drawings and models, applying GD&T and CAE tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design.
  • Knowledge of Machine Shop and 3D printing practices.
  • Knowledge of Medical Device Manufacturing.


$89,400 - $148,900 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%

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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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