Staff Mechanical Design Engineer R&TD

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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Who we want:
We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who will be part of a program that will shape the future of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Neuro-surgery and associated treatments. You will be part of a team of individuals with diverse expertise to progress fundamental research and product concepts in the area of electrosurgery. You will be responsible for developing designs that will seamlessly integrate into an ecosystem of electrical, software and other mechanical components and bringing these to launch. You will be supported by a team of fellow designers as well as cross-functional colleagues in an environment that will help you to learn and grow and develop your skillsets. We are looking for individuals with a passion for Research and Development and with a demonstrated ability to be creative, to be able to bring an intangible concept to effective physical fruition, and who works well in a collaborative team environment. If this sounds like you then this could be your dream job!

What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities:
• Independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify components, modules and sub-systems for medical devices
• Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs with some guidance
• Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing
• Analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment
Business Responsibilities:
• Advance solutions by applying in-depth knowledge of customer needs, market and competitive offerings
• Apply detailed knowledge of clinical procedures to author design inputs
• Support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians
• Demonstrate developing financial acumen
Med Device Compliance:
• Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations
• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file
• Follow and mentor others on R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System
General Responsibilities:
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success
• Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology
• Support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance projects through the design /development/launch process
• Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build partnership to achieve business objectives

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical & 4+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
Technical Skills:
• Strong technical ability to develop and optimize designs for mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles
• Strong technical ability in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tool
• Adept at applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design
• Ability to communicate moderate complexity 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.