R&D Mechanical Engineer

Work Flexibility: Hybrid R&D Mechanical Engineer Tempe, AZ Join a research and development team supporting the design and development of mechanical components, fixtures, and tooling for medical devices and related processes. This role contributes to product development activities from concept through release, working under guidance to deliver compliant designs, documentation, and verification results. You will collaborate across functions to support project execution in a regulated environment. Work Flexibility: Hybrid: candidates must reside within commuting distance of Tempe, AZ and be able to work onsite several days per week. What You Will Do Design and develop mechanical components, fixtures, and tooling for medical devices, progressing concepts through verification and release Translate user needs, design inputs, and process requirements into engineering specifications and component-level designs Develop prototypes and evaluate multiple design solutions using data to support design decisions Conduct design reviews and support verification activities, addressing risks, interfaces, and usability considerations Perform root cause analysis on design or process issues and implement corrective design changes Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, reports, and verification records with traceability Apply regulatory standards, design controls, and risk management practices during development activities Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing) to meet project milestones What You Will Need Required Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering discipline Preferred Experience in engineering design or product development within a regulated environment Experience creating engineering drawings and models using CAD tools Experience applying basic engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes Experience in medical device product development Experience with design controls, risk management, and quality systems Experience developing prototypes and supporting verification testing Experience applying GD&T standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5) $69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual Travel Percentage: None Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.