Senior Engineer, R&D - Neurosurgical

Stryker•Portage, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Stryker, the Senior Engineer, R&D - Neurosurgical contributes to the design, development, and commercialization of next-generation neurosurgical products and capital equipment. The role develops mechanical systems and subsystems, addresses technical challenges, and works with cross-functional partners to move products through development toward launch. It offers an opportunity for a mechanical engineer with a foundation in product development to take on greater ownership and broaden their technical experience within R&D. The position is hybrid and requires living within commuting distance of Stryker’s Portage, Michigan office. The employee works in the office three days per week and may work from home on other days. The role includes approximately 20% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mechanical design and product development, including designing mechanical components, assemblies, or subsystems.
Experience using 3D CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks to create mechanical designs and engineering drawings.
Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Exposure to prototyping, design for manufacturability, risk assessment/DFMEA, testing, or design verification.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, ability to collaborate across engineering and cross-functional teams, and ability to take ownership of assigned work.
Experience in medical devices, regulated product development, or a similar product development environment.

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components and modules for medical devices with increasing independence and ownership.
Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and develop subsystem-level mechanical designs.
Develop prototypes and evaluate design solutions to validate concepts, performance, and design improvements.
Apply mechanical engineering principles and structured problem-solving to identify and resolve technical challenges throughout product development.
Create and refine engineering documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and Design History File documentation in accordance with design control procedures.
Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, and design-for-manufacturability principles to support robust mechanical designs.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, testing, and verification activities as products progress through development.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management on project activities and deliverables.
Develop an understanding of product use and clinical procedures to inform design decisions.
Support regulatory compliance by following applicable industry standards, risk management processes, and quality system requirements.