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
- 6 years of CAD experience and a high school diploma, or 4 years with an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree
- 4 years of experience in 3D CAD design and related software
- Expertise in CAD modeling, drafting standards, and GD&T
- Experience with PLM systems
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.






