Stryker is seeking to hire a Design Engineer to support Stryker Medical’s Acute Care Business Unit. This role is focused on product/sustaining engineering.
This is an on-site role based in Portage, MI; candidates must live within commuting distance and be on-site.
Know more about the Acute Care Product Line you will work on: Stryker Acute Care
What you will doThe Design Engineer - Mechanical works with Manufacturing, Customer and Operations Quality, Materials, Regulatory Affairs, Content Management, Clinical Sciences, and Marketing teams to ensure project success. On the product engineering team, the engineer designs, develops, modifies, evaluates, and verifies changes to mechanical components for medical devices. This includes:
- Working on problems for production support, quality improvements, and line extensions. This includes conducting and supporting problem-solving efforts, root cause analysis, and identification and evaluation of potential solutions.
- Demonstrating ownership and integrity of work, a spirit of volunteerism, a passion for excellence and our products, and a hands-on approach to engineering.
- Interpreting and understanding the product’s intended use, clinical procedures, customer needs and design inputs.
- Creating and/or refining engineering documentation, such as the Design History File and the Device Master Record.
- Following, learning, and contributing to R&D procedures, such as design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
- Assisting prototyping efforts and bench testing.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 0-2 Years of experience.
- Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles.
- Working knowledge of design and concept generation, and engineering analysis utilizing CAD and CAE tools, Creo Preferred.
- Working knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
- $69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 0-2 years of experience in mechanical design engineering
- Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices and design principles
- Working knowledge of design and concept generation, and engineering analysis utilizing CAD and CAE tools
- Experience with Creo
- Working knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods
- Ability to be on-site in Portage, MI and live within commuting distance
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company 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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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