Staff CAD / Drafting Specialist
Tempe, AZ
At Stryker, we believe great design drives great outcomes. As a Staff CAD / Drafting Specialist within our Research & Development team, you’ll transform ideas into precise, manufacturable solutions that improve lives. Your technical expertise and creativity will help shape the future of medical technology in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation thrives.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop 3D CAD models and drawings for concept, prototype, and production, focusing on manufacturability, cost efficiency, and accuracy.
- Create and refine components, subsystems, fixtures, and tooling in compliance with internal and external standards.
- Lead or support engineering change control processes, including documentation creation and release.
- Analyze R&D input independently and deliver actionable design outputs that support project success.
- Contribute to product development by applying knowledge of current offerings and competitive landscape.
- Mentor peers on CAD, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and related systems, resolving technical issues and building team capability.
- Participate in cross-functional teams during product ideation, testing, and prototype delivery, driving alignment and collaboration.
- Apply and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure accuracy and compliance with drafting standards.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma with 6 years of additional relevant CAD experience, or associate degree with 4 years, or bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in 3D CAD design and related software.
- Expertise in CAD modeling, drafting standards, and GD&T.
- Experience with PLM systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading or supporting cross-functional design projects.
- Familiarity with intellectual property considerations in design.
- Ability to contribute to process improvements and standard reviews.
$77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: NoneStryker 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
- Minimum high school diploma with 6 years CAD experience, or associate degree with 4 years, or bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in 3D CAD design and related software.
- Expertise in CAD modeling, drafting standards, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Experience leading or supporting cross-functional design projects.
- Familiarity with intellectual property considerations in design.
- Ability to contribute to process improvements and standard reviews.
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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