Principal Mechanical Engineer — Medical Devices & Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Stryker in Portage, MI is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Surgical Technologies R&D team to lead the development of state‑of‑the‑art fluid and smoke management systems and guide cross‑functional teams. You will shape technical strategy and push breakthrough technologies to improve patient outcomes.

In this role you translate user needs into system specifications, mentor engineers, and drive data‑driven testing and validation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field).
• Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience 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

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAE tools

Job description

Stryker in Portage, MI is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Surgical Technologies R&D team to lead the development of state‑of‑the‑art fluid and smoke management systems and guide cross‑functional teams. You will shape technical strategy and push breakthrough technologies to improve patient outcomes.

In this role you translate user needs into system specifications, mentor engineers, and drive data‑driven testing and validation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.