Principal Mechanical Engineer, R&D

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Portage, MI, USA
In-Office
118K-197K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech
The Role
Leads the design, development, testing, and evaluation of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems for medical devices. Translates user needs into system specifications, guides prototyping and data-driven design improvements, mentors engineering teams, evaluates emerging technologies, and drives cross-functional technical strategy. The role also requires expertise in engineering documentation, regulatory standards, manufacturing considerations, reliability, and collaboration with clinical and business stakeholders.
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Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Shape the Future of Medical Innovation

At Stryker, we’re not just building products, we’re transforming healthcare. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Stryker’s Surgical Technologie’s R&D team, you’ll work on developing the next generation of state-of-the-art fluid and smoke management systems that enable safer, cleaner, and more efficient surgical environments. Also, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, drive technical strategy, and develop breakthrough technologies that improve patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose and engineer with impact.

This is a hybrid role based role in Portage, MI.

To learn more about Stryker’s Surgical Technologies portfolio, please click here: Surgical Technologies | Stryker

What You Will Do

  • Lead the design, development, and evaluation of complex mechanical systems and platform-level architectures.
  • Translate user needs into system-level specifications and influence product strategy.
  • Guide advanced prototyping, testing, and resolution of high-impact design challenges using data-driven analysis.
  • Mentor and influence engineering teams across the business in technical excellence and compliance.
  • Assess and integrate emerging technologies to enhance product innovation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with clinical needs.
  • Serve as a divisional expert in regulatory standards and engineering documentation.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve processes, tools, and product performance.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field).
  • Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Proven experience designing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in CAD modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), systems design, and reliability engineering.
  • In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory environments.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical strategies across business functions.
  • Experience in medical device development or other highly regulated industries.
  • Experience with fluid dynamics, air filtration, fabrication and plastics.

  


United States of America Pay Ranges:

  • USN: $118,000 - $196,700 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's degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Biomedical, or a related field
  • Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience
  • Experience designing and optimizing complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
  • Proficiency in CAD modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and Computer-Aided Engineering tools
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability, systems design, and reliability engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory environments
  • Ability to communicate complex technical strategies across business functions
  • Experience in medical device development or other highly regulated industries
  • Experience with fluid dynamics, air filtration, fabrication, and plastics

Inari Medical Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Inari Medical and has not been reviewed or approved by Inari Medical.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with employees described as 'extremely happy' with total compensation including pay, stock, equity, and benefits. Feedback suggests above‑average salary levels across departments contribute to strong pay sentiment.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer‑paid premiums for employees cited in multiple descriptions. Additional options like critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and wellness programs reinforce the healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is characterized by unlimited PTO, cited as a top benefit by employees. Paid holidays and flexible hours are also referenced, expanding the range of time‑off options.

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The Company
HQ: Irvine, CA
956 Employees

What We Do

Inari Medical, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing products to treat and transform the lives of patients suffering from venous diseases.

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