Associate Drafting Specialist

Stryker • Tempe, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stryker is seeking an Associate Drafting Specialist within our Research & Development team, you’ll help bring innovative medical technologies to life. Join a collaborative team where your creativity and precision make a real impact on patient outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus 5+ years relevant work experience or associate degree plus 2+ years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using 3D CAD software in a professional setting.
• Understanding of drafting standards and dimensioning practices.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Previous experience in CAD modeling, assembly creation, drawing development, and product data management using SolidWorks.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Drafting, CAD Technology, or a related discipline.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) certification.
• SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) or SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 2D engineering drawings and 3D models in SolidWorks in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards and internal guidelines
• Coordinate with design engineers to detail components and assemblies, resolving design issues and ensuring accuracy of design intent
• Review engineering drawings to confirm completeness, compliance with standards, and readiness for release within defined timelines
• Transfer legacy CAD files and drawings from PLM systems into SolidWorks PDM, updating formats to current standards and maintaining data integrity
• Operate and maintain in-house tools including 3D printers and 3D scanners to support prototyping and design validation activities
• Build and test simple fixtures and assemblies to support engineering projects and verify design functionality
• Maintain and update CAD templates, drawing standards, and best practices in alignment with internal and industry requirements
• Prioritize assigned work and communicate task status, timelines, and updates to project stakeholders

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree