Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

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We are excited to announce that that the Stryker Instrument’s Neurosurgical (NS) R&D team is growing! We are a team of innovators and executors who specialize in partnering with the world’s top neuro and spine surgeons to develop procedural innovations. Our global team is looking for a design engineer who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible by collaborating across the globe with other world-class engineers and our customers to deliver new products that Make Health Care Better.

Who we want:

• Self-directed activators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

• Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.

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

What you will do:

• Design and launch innovative new medical devices

• Be the technical lead for a multifunctional project team

• Liaise with surgeons to define user needs and ensure the product meets and exceeds expectations

Technical Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules for medical devices

• Translate design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs

• Develop and analyze solutions, prototyping one or more options to provide proof of concept

• Apply fundamental and some advanced concepts, practices and procedures for problem solving

Business Responsibilities:

• 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

Med Device Compliance:

• 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 procedure like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System

General Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success

• Quickly process and assimilate procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required

• Work on complex problems, applying advanced experience and learnings

• Demonstrate ownership and prioritize work with minimal supervision

• Works as key member of the team, collaborating with others and solidifying relationships

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical & 2+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles

• 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

• Ability to Communicate basic plans and technical information to team members

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.