Senior Staff Engineer, R&D

Stryker•Cary, IL

2d•$110,600 - $182,200•Hybrid

About The Position

You will play a key role in advancing the reliability and performance of products trusted by hospitals worldwide. Stryker’s Sage division designs and manufactures innovative medical products that help prevent infection and improve patient outcomes in hospitals around the world. As a Senior Staff Engineer in our Sustaining Engineering team, you’ll take technical ownership of existing product lines—driving improvements that enhance reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. You’ll serve as a mentor and informal leader, guiding engineers through complex problem solving, leading root-cause investigations, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure continued success of our life-improving products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline required
6+ years of engineering experience, including mechanical or electromechanical product development or sustaining engineering required

Nice To Haves

Expertise in developing and optimizing complex designs for mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies using DFM/DFMEA principles
Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools (SolidWorks, Creo) with advanced understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis
In-depth knowledge of materials, extrusion, textile, or disposable plastic manufacturing processes
Proven ability to lead through influence, mentor others, and communicate complex technical concepts across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Lead sustaining engineering initiatives for multiple product families, resolving complex technical and manufacturing issues while improving product performance and cost efficiency.
Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert, coaching engineers in advanced design principles, analysis techniques, and best practices for medical device development.
Translate user needs and business requirements into detailed engineering specifications and independently develop robust system-level design solutions.
Drive and oversee CAPA and non-conformance investigations, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
Partner closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers to qualify alternate materials, manage component obsolescence, and improve production processes.
Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, including design history files, risk management records, and change control reports, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Initiate and execute design-to-cost, process optimization, and technology advancement projects that deliver measurable business impact.
Collaborate across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, and Marketing to align on priorities, share insights, and deliver high-quality results.