Stryker Corporation

Senior R&D Engineer (Onsite Irvine, CA)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical or Biomedical preferred with 2+ years experience.
  • Master's in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering is a strong plus.
  • Understanding of mechanical engineering practices in regulated environments.
  • Ability to create engineering drawings using GD&T and CAE tools.
  • Familiarity with materials and manufacturing processes for product design.
  • Knowledge of machine shop and 3D printing practices.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, and develop components for medical device product development with minimal supervision.
  • Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and create sub-system level designs.
  • Apply problem-solving skills using both fundamental and advanced concepts.
  • Understand customer needs and incorporate them into design inputs.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with the product's intended use and clinical procedures.
  • Learn the construction of financial models related to product development.
  • Follow industry standards and regulatory requirements in design and testing processes.
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure project success.

Benefits

  • Work in an onsite flexible environment.
  • Engage with collaborative project teams across various departments.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful medical device technology.
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

The Senior R&D Engineer supports project teams in the development of medical devices. 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 and/or misc. activities.
  • Translate and/or define design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs.
  • Apply fundamental and some advanced concepts, practices and procedures to problem solving.
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of customer needs and design inputs.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with product's intended use and clinical procedures.
  • Learn how the financial models are constructed.
  • Follow fundamental industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies which apply to regulatory requirements.
  • Independently create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file.
  • 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.


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


Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Desired)
  • 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%

About Stryker Corporation

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

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Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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At Stryker, every position contributes to our mission of making healthcare better. Here, you will use your skills to work on transformative projects that improve lives across the globe. You will be part of a culture that thrives on growth, innovation, and leadership, and you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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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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