Stryker Corporation

Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years in Research & Development (R&D)
  • Proficient in creating engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Experience with product verification and testing activities

Responsibilities

  • Design and verify medical device components and subsystems
  • Translate clinical needs into design specifications
  • Plan and evaluate prototypes and testing methods
  • Investigate and improve product design issues
  • Apply market insights to support development activities
  • Maintain engineering documentation including design history records
  • Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and quality systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful project execution

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with onsite requirements
  • Opportunity to work on innovative medical device technologies
  • Engage in the full product development lifecycle
  • Cross-functional collaboration with various departments
  • Contribution to product quality and regulatory compliance
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Portage, MI

Join a team developing innovative medical device technologies from concept through commercialization. This role provides the opportunity to contribute across the product development lifecycle, applying engineering expertise to the design, development, testing, and verification of medical device components and systems. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to support product quality, regulatory compliance, and successful project execution.

Work Flexibility:
Hybrid: candidates must reside within commuting distance of Portage, MI and be able to work onsite several days per week.

What You Will Do
  • Design, develop, modify, and verify medical device components, modules, and sub-systems in accordance with design requirements.
  • Translate user and clinical needs into design inputs, specifications, and system-level design solutions.
  • Plan, build, and evaluate prototypes and testing methods to verify product performance and design requirements.
  • Investigate product design issues, perform technical analyses, and implement design improvements.
  • Apply knowledge of customer needs, market insights, and clinical procedures to support product development activities.
  • Create, maintain, and refine engineering documentation, including design history records, specifications, drawings, and test protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations, design controls, risk management requirements, and quality system procedures.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to advance projects through development and launch milestones.


What You Will Need

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in Research & Development (R&D)
  • Experience creating engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Experience supporting product verification and testing activities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies using Design for Manufacturability principles.
  • Experience using computer-aided design tools and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience applying material selection and manufacturing process knowledge to product design.
  • Experience working within a regulated industry environment, including design controls and risk management processes.


  • $89,300 - $148,800 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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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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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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