Design Engineer, R&D (Hybrid)

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Stryker is hiring a Design Engineer, R&D (Hybrid) within our Upper Extremities Business Unit to join our team based at our facility in Columbia City, IN. You will be a part of a project where your work not only shapes the future of medical devices but also brings smiles and relief to healthcare professionals on the front lines. This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days per week in the office.

Who We Want

Analytical Problem Solvers: Individuals who not only fix issues but also identify root causes, evaluate the best solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future problems.

Motivated Product Launchers: Professionals who bring strategic vision and execution to the table, ensuring that products are developed and launched with accuracy and efficiency.

Curious Learners: Innovators who actively seek out new research and cutting-edge information to stay ahead of industry trends and prepare for what’s next.

What You Will Do

As a Design Engineer for our R&D team, you will be part of an energetic, dynamic & highly motivated group with focus on developing ground-breaking new technology for the shoulder orthopedics market to serve the needs of our customers and make healthcare better.

Technical Responsibilities:

• You will design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components for medical devices.

• You will assist with prototyping and bench testing.

• You will support problem solving, root cause analysis, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements.

• You will conduct research and studies to support product design.

• You will interpret customer needs and understands design inputs.

• You will understand the product’s intended use and clinical procedures.

• You will understand fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which align with regulatory requirements.

• You will create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures.

• You will learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.

General Responsibilities:

• You will work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.

• You will learn procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.

• You will work on problems in limited scope; purposefully learn while gaining experience.

What You Need

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical

• 0+ years of work experience

Preferred

• Internship experience in a highly regulated environment

• Medical device industry experience

• Basic knowledge of design and concept generation CAD (Solidworks) or CAE modeling tools

Travel Percentage: 20%

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.