R&D Mechanical Engineer

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

R&D Mechanical Engineer

Tempe, AZ

Join a research and development team supporting the design and development of mechanical components, fixtures, and tooling for medical devices and related processes. This role contributes to product development activities from concept through release, working under guidance to deliver compliant designs, documentation, and verification results. You will collaborate across functions to support project execution in a regulated environment.

Work Flexibility:
Hybrid: candidates must reside within commuting distance of Tempe, AZ and be able to work onsite several days per week.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop mechanical components, fixtures, and tooling for medical devices, progressing concepts through verification and release
• Translate user needs, design inputs, and process requirements into engineering specifications and component-level designs
• Develop prototypes and evaluate multiple design solutions using data to support design decisions
• Conduct design reviews and support verification activities, addressing risks, interfaces, and usability considerations
• Perform root cause analysis on design or process issues and implement corrective design changes
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, reports, and verification records with traceability
• Apply regulatory standards, design controls, and risk management practices during development activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing) to meet project milestones

What You Will Need

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Preferred

• Experience in engineering design or product development within a regulated environment
• Experience creating engineering drawings and models using CAD tools
• Experience applying basic engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience in medical device product development
• Experience with design controls, risk management, and quality systems
• Experience developing prototypes and supporting verification testing
• Experience applying GD&T standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5)

  

$69,500 - $110,900 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.