Staff Electrical Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
89K-149K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Other • Robotics • Biotech • Manufacturing
Together with our customers, we're on a mission to make healthcare better.
The Role
Designs and develops electrical components and subsystems for medical devices, including circuit testing, prototyping, research, troubleshooting, and design optimization. The engineer collaborates with product development, production, and contract manufacturers while managing multiple project streams. Responsibilities also include reviewing datasheets, preparing technical documentation, addressing complex design issues, and potentially mentoring engineers and developing PLC input/output modules.
Summary Generated by Built In
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Why Stryker?  “It’s the people.” That’s the answer you’ll hear most often when you ask our employees why they love working here.


Stryker is a renowned medical device company known for exceptional quality, world-class innovation and industry leading growth. The culture at Stryker has been continuously evolving to provide employees with the best atmosphere for work and balance in professional and personal pursuits.


Stryker has received many workplace awards including:


  • #8 on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S.
  • Glassdoor Best Places to Work and Highest Rated CEOs
  • LinkedIn Top Companies
  • Great Place to Work
  • Best Workplaces for Millennials
  • Best Workplaces for Diversity

Stryker Instruments has a state-of-the-art headquarters in Kalamazoo, MI. The building is an incredible blend of architecture and functional design, integrating the business units to promote employee engagement and open the doors to innovation and collaboration. The complex is immersed with technology and best-in-class tools and office equipment.


Strategically located amongst a trio of metropolitan hubs, Stryker Instruments is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan which is approximately 40 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2 hours from Detroit, and 2.5 hours from Chicago.


The Product Engineering department of Stryker’s Instruments division is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer. We search for the best engineers and teammates to join our highly talented teams. As a strengths-based organization, we are extremely passionate about cultural fit and giving individuals the opportunity to apply their strengths in their work. In this role, you have the accountability and autonomy to deliver against clear expectations.


What You Will Do
  • Independently design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices.
  • Develop and apply advanced circuit and electrical system test methods.
  • Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing.
  • Conduct advanced problem solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against component and sub-system requirements.
  • Conduct and design research and studies to support advanced product design.
  • Analyze and correct complex product design issues, using independent judgment.
  • Independently balance design tradeoffs while designing a component of the system.
  • Handle multiple project streams in a fast-paced and collaborative setting.
  • Work with Product Development, Production, and Contract Manufacturers on a regular basis

What You Need (Required Qualifications)
  • 4+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical Engineering or related)
  • Experience with schematic and PCB layout (Allegro, OrCAD, Gerbers, or similar)
  • Ability to review datasheets for critical design specifications and effectively edit technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with PLC design for input/output modules including but not limited to sensors, switches, meters, relays, valves and drives.
  • Ability to lead and mentor other Engineers.
  • Creativity and resourcefulness when faced with unforeseen challenges.
  • Self-starter and curious-minded, able to dig in and find the resources needed to accomplish tasks.
  • Well-spoken, with the ability to articulate precisely and succinctly in correspondence with business units, vendors, and manufacturing.

  


$89,300 - $148,800 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

  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Experience with schematic and PCB layout using Allegro, OrCAD, Gerbers, or similar tools
  • Ability to review datasheets for critical design specifications
  • Ability to effectively edit technical documentation
  • Experience with PLC design for input/output modules, including sensors, switches, meters, relays, valves, and drives
  • Ability to lead and mentor other engineers
  • Creativity and resourcefulness when facing unforeseen challenges
  • Self-starter and curious-minded approach
  • Ability to communicate precisely with business units, vendors, and manufacturing

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Portage, MI
51,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1941

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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