Staff Engineer, Equipment Engineering

Stryker Corporation • Salt Lake City, UT

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the launch of new equipment: oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), safety checks, and setup to ensure smooth integration into production. Enable success on the floor: train and mentor operators, technicians, and maintenance teams in equipment use and best practices. Champion safety & compliance: ensure all equipment meets safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and engage with regulatory officials as needed. Optimize performance: develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, troubleshoot recurring issues, and track metrics like downtime, throughput, and OEE to boost efficiency. Drive innovation & improvement: recommend upgrades, modify existing equipment, and introduce new technologies that expand process capabilities. Lead continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability, performance, and long-term sustainability. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and leadership to deliver results that support business growth and patient impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics engineering or similar from an accredited university.
• 4 or more years of experience

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in equipment engineering (specifying, designing, qualifying, or troubleshooting equipment for manufacturing or product development).
• Strong problem-solving skills in equipment safety, ergonomics, and performance.
• Experience working with suppliers for equipment, tooling, and fabrication.
• Knowledge of equipment requirements, acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), and qualification (IQ/OQ).
• Familiarity with regulated environments (FDA 21 CFR, European MDD).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Understanding of PLC/control systems.
• Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software.
• Programming skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of new equipment: oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), safety checks, and setup to ensure smooth integration into production.
• Enable success on the floor: train and mentor operators, technicians, and maintenance teams in equipment use and best practices.
• Champion safety & compliance: ensure all equipment meets safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and engage with regulatory officials as needed.
• Optimize performance: develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, troubleshoot recurring issues, and track metrics like downtime, throughput, and OEE to boost efficiency.
• Drive innovation & improvement: recommend upgrades, modify existing equipment, and introduce new technologies that expand process capabilities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability, performance, and long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and leadership to deliver results that support business growth and patient impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees