Medical Balloon Development Technician - 1st Shift

Stryker Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking a hands-on Medical Balloon Development Technician. You will perform balloon testing, evaluate catheter-based devices, and document data to guide engineering decisions.

Work closely with R&D teams, operate micrometers and calipers, and contribute to process improvements while traveling up to 30% for training and collaboration. The role requires a high school diploma and 2 years in a medical device environment; an engineering-related degree is

Qualifications

• Required High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a medical device manufacturing, laboratory, testing, or technical environment.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and precision measurement instruments.
• Ability to work independently in an onsite laboratory environment in Irvine, CA and travel up to 30% as business needs require.
• Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering‑related field.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, testing, product development, or laboratory environments, especially with catheter, balloon, or minimally invasive technologies.
• Experience using precision measurement instruments and following detailed testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform balloon testing and evaluation activities to support development of catheter-based medical devices.
• Execute established test methods and protocols with accurate, repeatable results.
• Collect, document, and report testing data to support engineering decisions.
• Operate laboratory equipment and precision measurement tools to assess balloon dimensions and performance.
• Prepare, assemble, and test balloon samples using specialized fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain detailed documentation in line with quality and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and cross-functional partners to support development programs from concept through verification testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, efficiency, and data quality.

Skills

Balloon development

Catheter design

Manufacturing processes

Product testing

Data collection

Documentation

R&D collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in technical field (preferred)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule 1st Shift: Mon - Fri, 6am - 2pm

What you will do

As the Medical Balloon Development Technician, you will play a hands‑on role in developing technologies that support innovative medical devices, with opportunities to expand your knowledge of balloon development, catheter design, manufacturing processes, and product testing. Perform balloon testing and evaluation activities to support the development of catheter-based medical devices. Execute established test methods and protocols, ensuring accurate and repeatable results. Collect, document, and report testing data with accuracy and integrity to support engineering decisions and product development. Operate laboratory equipment and precision measurement tools, including micrometers and calipers, to assess balloon dimensions and performance with a high degree of accuracy and consistency. Prepare, assemble, and test balloon samples using specialized fixtures and equipment. Maintain detailed documentation and records in accordance with quality and engineering standards. Collaborate closely with R&D engineers and cross‑functional partners to support development programs from concept through verification testing. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve testing processes, efficiency, and data quality. Travel periodically to Waltham, MA to support training, testing activities, and collaboration with the broader Catheter R&D team.

What you need

Required High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Two (2) years of experience in a medical device manufacturing, laboratory, testing, or technical environment. Experience operating laboratory equipment and precision measurement instruments. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently in an onsite laboratory environment in Irvine, CA and travel up to 30% as business needs require. Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering‑related field. Experience in medical device manufacturing, testing, product development, or laboratory environments, especially with catheter, balloon, or minimally invasive technologies. Experience using precision measurement instruments and following detailed testing protocols.

$28.23 - $38.74 USD Hourly Travel Percentage: 30%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World's Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote - Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based - You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite - Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid - You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.