Staff Engineer - R&D

Stryker • Irvine, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Engineer – R&D leads technical design activities for complex medical device development programs, from early concept through final product design. This role focuses on translating user and clinical requirements into system-level designs, developing and evaluating components and assemblies, and ensuring alignment with manufacturing and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience working in a regulated environment
• Experience in medical device development processes
• Experience designing injection-molded components
• Experience developing mechanical assemblies using DFM principles and CAD tools (SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product development technologies

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in cardiovascular or vascular medical device development

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of components, subassemblies, and full medical device systems from concept through validation
• Translate user needs and clinical requirements into system-level engineering designs and detailed specifications
• Evaluate and select prototyping and testing methods to verify product performance and reliability
• Design and review injection-molded components for functionality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
• Develop engineering drawings, CAD models, and design documentation aligned with design control requirements
• Drive innovation by generating invention disclosures, patents, or trade secrets based on technical developments
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to meet project milestones
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of engineering processes, tools, and best practices

Benefits

• Pay Ranges: Puerto Rico : $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
• USN : $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
• US5 : $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
• US10 : $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
• US15 : $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual
• US20 : $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual
• US30 : $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior