R&D Design Engineer

Stryker • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Stryker Neurovascular and be part of a high‑performing engineering team developing innovative technologies that treat complex neurovascular conditions. This role offers hands-on ownership, direct physician collaboration, and the opportunity to influence products that improve outcomes for patients worldwide—all within a fast-paced, collaborative, and excellence-driven environment. Know more about the products that this team in the Neurovascular division supports: Stryker Neurovascular What you will do: Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines. Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments. Designs, procures, and fabricates tooling and fixtures. Performs troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process. Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results; prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to the technical community; responsible for engineering documentation. May train and/or provide work direction to technicians; works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing to ensure project success. Demonstrates PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high-quality deliverables; builds quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements. Applies technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling, and/or automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• Up to two years of professional experience

Nice To Haves

• Any exposure to medical devices—such as relevant coursework, internships, or academic projects—is strongly valued.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with proven leadership abilities.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, analyse, and troubleshoot fundamental systems.
• Experience leading structured problem-solving initiatives to address basic technical challenges.
• Ability to engage effectively with physician customers, comprehend relevant procedures, and accurately interpret customer needs and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments.
• Designs, procures, and fabricates tooling and fixtures.
• Performs troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results; prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to the technical community; responsible for engineering documentation.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians; works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing to ensure project success.
• Demonstrates PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high-quality deliverables; builds quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.
• Applies technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling, and/or automation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees