Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D - NPD

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

At Stryker, we’re driven by a mission to improve healthcare through innovative medical technologies. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in our Research and Development (R&D) team, you will work at the intersection of advanced medical technology and work on patient impacting technology. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and grow your career in a high-impact environment. 

To learn more about Stryker’s Neurosurgical Instruments portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/nse.html

You will need to live within commuting distance to our Portage, Michigan office. You will need to be in the office 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday) and can work from home on other days.

What You Will Do 

• Design, develop, and verify components and modules for medical devices under minimal supervision. 

• Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and subsystem-level designs. 

• Prototype and analyze design solutions to validate concepts and performance. 

• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges using data-driven analysis, resulting in improved processes and outcomes. 

• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files, in compliance with regulatory standards. 

• Ensure alignment with quality management systems and applicable regulations. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Marketing teams to ensure project success. 

• Prioritize tasks and manage workload independently to meet project milestones. 

What You Will Need 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field). 

• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience. 

• Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and models using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools. 

• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in the medical device industry or regulated environments. 

• Familiarity with design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance. 

• Understanding of clinical procedures and product use. 

• Experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and using Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) 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.