Staff R&D Engineer(Onsite)

Stryker • Irvine, CA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stryker’s Inari Medical, we are transforming the lives of patients suffering from venous and other vascular diseases through purpose-driven innovation. As a fast-growing medical device company, we develop breakthrough technologies that treat life-threatening conditions with speed, safety, and precision. Join us in shaping the future of vascular health. We are currently seeking a Staff R&D Engineer to join our team of passionate innovators and engineers. The Staff R&D Engineer supports and leads project teams in the development of medical device products - this includes writing or verifying specifications, developing testing and product processes, and designing fixtures to ensure the concepts and/or prototypes meet requirements. This person actively participates in cross-functional product strategy development and in broader initiatives within the R&D organization. Know more about the Division Here: Inari Medical You will need to live within commuting distance to our 6001 Oak Canyon STE 100, Irvine, CA office. You will need to be in the office 5 days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of work experience
• Demonstrated mechanical engineering problem-solving skills
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks Preferred)
• Experience programming with Labview/Python.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T, and CAE tools to optimize the design
• Adept at applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design

Responsibilities

• Independently research, design, develop, and verify complex mechanical and electro-mechanical components for next-generation vascular thrombectomy platforms.
• Lead system integration efforts, combining mechanical, electrical, and firmware elements into cohesive, high-performance architectures.
• Prototype, test, and refine assemblies involving sensors, actuators, pumps, and PCBs, using data-driven analysis to optimize system performance.
• Develop and validate automated test systems, control algorithms, and data acquisition tools to ensure reliable system characterization and verification.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to ensure design excellence and project success.
• Apply advanced knowledge of clinical procedures and customer needs to translate insights into design inputs and high-value product solutions.
• Ensure compliance with design controls, risk management, and industry standards while mentoring peers in best engineering practices.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and technologies throughout the product development lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

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