Senior Staff Engineer

Work Flexibility: Onsite Stryker is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join our Peripheral Vascular (PV) team. In this role, you will serve as a Technical Lead, driving engineering initiatives across manufacturing. This is an onsite position in Irvine, CA. What you will do- Design and develop manufacturing equipment in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, including automated and semi-automated machine concepts, cross-functional technical design reviews, proof-of-concept activities, and ROI/financial analysis to support projects. Design, assemble, test, validate, qualify, and verify electromechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, equipment, manufacturing processes, and product lines to support the production of cardiovascular catheters and other medical devices. Lead complex manufacturing process design, improvement, and optimization initiatives to ensure the safety, efficacy, quality, and reliability of existing and newly introduced products through technology development, process studies, Six Sigma projects, and cost-saving opportunities. Identify and address production bottlenecks through improved tooling and fixture designs; revise tooling drawings and manufacturing procedures while validating, qualifying, and implementing process improvements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to manufacturing processes, product quality, cost, safety, process performance, and complex production equipment, including preventive maintenance improvements and equipment reliability initiatives. Provide hands-on support for equipment repair and troubleshooting while training, mentoring, and guiding engineers, technicians, and operators in equipment use, care, preventive maintenance, and operational best practices. Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, manage timelines, define goals, evaluate engineering tests and experiments, and drive successful project execution. What you need- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field 6+ years of relevant experience Ability to design complex assembly equipment for use inside and outside of the cleanroom Ability to conduct complex statistical, geometric, and mathematical calculations Proficient in reading, understanding, and creating engineering drawings on common engineering software Ability to mentor Engineers and other technical staff Proficient in use of Minitab or similar statistical software $118,000 - $196,600 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.