Principal Mechanical Engineer, Fluid & Smoke Management

Stryker; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for its Surgical Technologies R&D team in Portage, MI. You will lead the design and integration of advanced mechanical systems, translating needs into specifications and guiding cross-functional teams to drive safe, efficient surgical environments.

The role demands a strong background in mechanical or electro-mechanical design, CAD/CAE proficiency, and a track record of delivering complex solutions within regulated medical-device environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field).
• Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in designing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling, GD&T, and CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evaluation of complex mechanical systems and platform-level architectures.
• Translate user needs into system-level specifications and influence product strategy.
• Guide advanced prototyping, testing, and resolution of high-impact design challenges using data-driven analysis.
• Mentor and influence engineering teams across the business in technical excellence and compliance.
• Assess and integrate emerging technologies to enhance product innovation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with clinical needs.
• Serve as a divisional expert in regulatory standards and engineering documentation.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve processes, tools, and product performance.

Skills

CAD modeling

GD&T

CAE tools

Education

Bachelora0sa0degree in Engineering

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for its Surgical Technologies R&D team in Portage, MI. You will lead the design and integration of advanced mechanical systems, translating needs into specifications and guiding cross-functional teams to drive safe, efficient surgical environments.

The role demands a strong background in mechanical or electro-mechanical design, CAD/CAE proficiency, and a track record of delivering complex solutions within regulated medical-device environments.