Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D - NPD (Hybrid)

Posted:
1/16/2026, 1:29:52 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Cary, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Lead Innovation. Engineer the Future of Healthcare. 

At Stryker, we’re driven to make healthcare better. As a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer in Stryker Sage’s  Research & Development team, you’ll lead the development of advanced medical technologies that improve lives. This is your opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges, mentor others, and shape the future of medical innovation. 

To learn more about Stryker’s Sage portfolio click here: Sage

You will need to live within commuting distance to our Cary, Illinois office. You will need to be in the office 3 days a week (Monday-Wednesday) and can work from home on other days.

What You Will Do 

  • Lead the design, development, and evaluation of complex mechanical systems and subsystems. 

  • Translate user needs into design inputs and deliver system-level solutions independently. 

  • Guide advanced prototyping, testing, and resolution of complex design issues using data-driven analysis. 

  • Mentor engineers in applying advanced engineering principles and design control practices. 

  • Drive innovation through technology exploration, invention disclosures, and intellectual property development. 

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to execute customer-centric design and product development. 

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and contribute to regulatory documentation. 

  • Influence business strategy through clinical insight, market awareness, and financial acumen. 

What You Will Need 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field). 

  • Minimum six years of relevant engineering experience. 

  • Experience designing and optimizing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies. 

  • Proficiency in engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and use of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and advanced prototyping methods. 

  • In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and design optimization. 

  • Familiarity with risk management and quality systems in regulated environments. 

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.

Stryker

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