Principal Mechanical Engineer, R&D
$118k - $196.7kFull-time
Stryker Orthopaedics
Shape the Future of Medical Innovation
At Stryker, we’re not just building products, we’re transforming healthcare. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Stryker’s Surgical Technologie’s R&D team, you’ll work on developing the next generation of state-of-the-art fluid and smoke management systems that enable safer, cleaner, and more efficient surgical environments. Also, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, drive technical strategy, and develop breakthrough technologies that improve patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose and engineer with impact.
This is a hybrid role based role in Portage, MI.
To learn more about Stryker’s Surgical Technologies portfolio, please click here: Surgical Technologies | Stryker
What You Will Do
- Lead the design, development, and evaluation of complex mechanical systems and platform-level architectures.
- Translate user needs into system-level specifications and influence product strategy.
- Guide advanced prototyping, testing, and resolution of high-impact design challenges using data-driven analysis.
- Mentor and influence engineering teams across the business in technical excellence and compliance.
- Assess and integrate emerging technologies to enhance product innovation.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with clinical needs.
- Serve as a divisional expert in regulatory standards and engineering documentation.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve processes, tools, and product performance.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field).
- Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience.
- Proven experience designing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), systems design, and reliability engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory environments.
- Ability to communicate complex technical strategies across business functions.
- Experience in medical device development or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience with fluid dynamics, air filtration, fabrication and plastics.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN : $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual
Vacancy posted 25 days ago
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