Mechanical Engineer, R&D, New Product Development

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Portage, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

It's Time to Join Stryker!

We are looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer, R&D - NPD, to support our  Orthopaedic Instruments. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of research and product development for Stryker's Orthopaedic Instruments Power Tools.

Who We Want

Dedicated Achievers. Who are relentless about quality and deliver safe and robust solutions.

Motivated problem solvers and product launchers. Who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Relationship builders. We value relationships, and we win together.

User-focused creators. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus and who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.

Curious Learners. Who seek out cutting edge research and information to enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality

What You Will Do

As the Senior Mechanical Engineer in the R&D department, you will be responsible for identifying customer requirements and delivering innovative design solutions from concept through production. In this role, you will collaborate with thought leaders and R&D teams across Stryker to conceptualize, develop, and launch solutions that enhance surgical outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer who is eager to collaborate and contribute to groundbreaking advancements at Stryker.

  • You will research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules for medical devices.
  • You will translate design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs.
  • You will develop and analyze solutions, prototyping one or more options to provide proof of concept.
  • You will apply fundamental and some advanced concepts, practices and procedures for problem solving.
  • You will work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
  • You will have the opportunity to work on complex problems, applying advanced experience and learnings.
  • You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines and cross functional teams.

Med Device Compliance

  • You will follow fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which apply to regulatory requirements.
  • You will independently create or refine engineering documentation.
  • You will follow R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per Stryker's Quality Management System.

​What You Need

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical or other related disciple required.
  • 2+ years of related work experience required.

What We Would Love That You Have (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles.
  • Technical ability to create engineering drawings and models, applying GD&T and CAE tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design.
  • Ability to Communicate basic plans and technical information to team members.
  • Demonstrated experience with Creo CAD and/or SolidWorks o other similar tool.

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.