Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D

At Stryker, we’re committed to improving healthcare through cutting-edge medical technologies. As a  Staff Mechanical Engineer in our Research & Development team, you will support multiple business units across the organization by leading the design and development of life-changing devices that directly impact patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and make a lasting difference. 

You will need to live within commuting distance to our Portage, Michigan office as this is a hybrid role and you will need to be in the office 3 days a week and can work from home on other days.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices with minimal supervision. 

• Translate user needs into design specifications and deliver system-level solutions. 

• Lead prototyping and testing efforts to validate design performance. 

• Identify and resolve complex design issues using data-driven analysis to improve processes and outcomes. 

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and mentor others in design control practices. 

• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects from concept through launch. 

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field). 

• Minimum four years of relevant engineering experience. 

• Experience designing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies. 

• Proficiency in engineering drawing creation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). 
• Experience in project management and financial analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. 

• Familiarity with risk management and quality systems in a regulated environment. 
• Previous experience in medical device or regulated industry.

USN : $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual