Posted:
12/16/2025, 4:01:04 AM
Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Portage, Michigan, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Join a Team That’s Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation
At Stryker, we’re driven to make healthcare better by designing and developing products that improve patient outcomes. As a Mechanical Design Engineer in our Research & Development team, you’ll grow your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while contributing to life-changing medical technologies.
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.
Design, develop, and verify mechanical components for medical devices under supervision.
Assist in prototyping and bench testing to validate design concepts and performance.
Support root cause analysis and resolve technical challenges using data-driven approaches aligned with product requirements.
Conduct research and feasibility studies to inform product design decisions.
Translate customer needs into actionable design inputs that guide development.
Understand product use and clinical procedures to inform design strategy.
Create and refine engineering documentation in compliance with design control procedures.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
Entry-level (minimum 0 years) relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering practices and tools.
Basic knowledge of design principles within a regulated environment.
Familiarity with CAD or CAE modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo).
Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods.
Understanding of materials and manufacturing methods.
Website: https://www.stryker.com/
Headquarter Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1941
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device