Design Engineer (Fixed-Term Position)

Stryker Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking an R&D Engineer in Ontario to design and verify mechanical components for medical devices, working with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes learning design controls, risk management, and documentation within a regulated environment, with 3–4 days in-office and commuting distance to Toronto.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 0+ years of work experience in R&D engineering.
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components for medical devices.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and PM for project success.
• Conduct research and studies to support product design, assist with prototyping and bench testing.
• Support problem solving, root cause analysis, and evaluate potential solutions against requirements.
• Understand the product’s intended use and clinical procedures; interpret customer needs and design inputs.
• Adhere to industry standards and design control procedures; align with regulatory requirements.
• Create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History File.
• Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management under supervision.
• Tackle limited-scope problems, demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ProE

Creo

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

At Stryker, we are driven to make healthcare better. Through innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, we deliver solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance surgical precision.

Molli Surgical, a proud part of Stryker, is transforming the future of breast cancer surgery through advanced localization technology that simplifies procedures and supports a better patient experience. Our team is passionate about empowering surgeons and clinicians with tools that bring confidence and clarity to every step of care.

Join us and be part of a purpose-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference — for patients, for caregivers, and for the future of healthcare.

We are currently seeking an R&D Engineer to join our team of passionate innovators and engineers.

Know more about the Division Here: Molli Surgical

You will need to live within commuting distance to our 50 Wellington Street East, STE 400, Ontario, Toronto

You will need to be in the office 3-4 days a week.

What you will do

• Under supervision, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components for medical devices.
• With supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
• Under supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design, assist with prototyping and bench testing.
• Support problem solving, root cause analysis, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements.
• Understand the product’s intended use and clinical procedures. Interpret customer needs and understand design inputs.
• Understand fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which align with regulatory requirements.
• With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures.
• Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
• Work on problems in limited scope; purposefully learning while gaining experience, demonstrating ownership, building relationships, and integrity of work.

What you need

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, BioMedical, or related discipline.
• 0+ years of work experience
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and tools, design principles.
• Basic knowledge of design and concept generation CAD or CAE modeling tools (SolidWorks preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of design and concept generation CAD or CAE modeling tools (ProE, Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
• Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods
• Technical ability to create, read, and interpret engineering drawings and models, applying GD&T and CAE tools.
• Basic knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods

Canada Pay Ranges:

• Canada: $69,000 - $92,000 CAD Annual