Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Stryker • Portage, MI

2d • $89,300 - $148,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team developing innovative medical device technologies from concept through commercialization. This role provides the opportunity to contribute across the product development lifecycle, applying engineering expertise to the design, development, testing, and verification of medical device components and systems. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to support product quality, regulatory compliance, and successful project execution.
Work Flexibility:
Hybrid: candidates must reside within commuting distance of Portage, MI and be able to work onsite several days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in Research & Development (R&D)
• Experience creating engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting product verification and testing activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies using Design for Manufacturability principles.
• Experience using computer-aided design tools and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience applying material selection and manufacturing process knowledge to product design.
• Experience working within a regulated industry environment, including design controls and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and verify medical device components, modules, and sub-systems in accordance with design requirements.
• Translate user and clinical needs into design inputs, specifications, and system-level design solutions.
• Plan, build, and evaluate prototypes and testing methods to verify product performance and design requirements.
• Investigate product design issues, perform technical analyses, and implement design improvements.
• Apply knowledge of customer needs, market insights, and clinical procedures to support product development activities.
• Create, maintain, and refine engineering documentation, including design history records, specifications, drawings, and test protocols.
• Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations, design controls, risk management requirements, and quality system procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to advance projects through development and launch milestones.

What This Job Offers

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