Senior Electrical Engineer- EMC/Compliance

Stryker is seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer, EMC to support electromagnetic compatibility testing and compliance activities for new product development and/or sustaining engineering, contributing to successful global product launches and ongoing regulatory compliance for Stryker Medical. Develop and execute EMC test plans and support design reviews. Apply EMC standards and test methods for medical devices, building proficiency in IEC 60601‑1‑2 and related global requirements. Collaborate with design, quality, and regulatory teams to identify and resolve EMC compliance needs throughout the product lifecycle.

This role is an individual contributor position focused on developing technical depth in EMC testing, standards application, and compliance processes. The EMC Engineer builds hands-on expertise through testing, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration while growing toward increased technical knowledge and responsibility.

What You Will Do

• Lead EMC compliance strategy for new product development and sustainment programs, translating global standards into clear requirements and ensuring successful global market access.

• Partner with design and subject matter experts throughout the product lifecycle to develop compliance plans, embed EMC best practices, and evaluate designs for EMC performance and risk.

• Develop and execute efficient EMC assessment strategies using design reviews, risk-based evaluations, and data-driven approaches to support product compliance.

• Investigate EMC compliance issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive effective mitigation strategies to resolve technical challenges.

• Serve as the EMC compliance lead for cross-functional programs, exercising independent judgment, influencing technical direction, and driving EMI/EMC processes and best practices across engineering disciplines while managing external certification laboratories and NRTL partners.

• Up to 20%, as required to support projects, partners, and industry engagement.

What You Need (Required Qualifications )

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline. 

• 2+ years of experience required. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with product safety regulatory certification for major standards bodies and frameworks (e.g., IEC, AAMI, and related schemes).

• Experience with medical device product development lifecycle, including design controls and risk management.

• Experience working with and managing third-party certification laboratories (e.g., UL, TÜV, CSA, Intertek).

• Experience with device regulatory certification involving safety, EMC, and/or wireless standards.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a matrixed organization.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence without authority. 

$77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker 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 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.