Principal Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Stryker Corporation; Portage (MI); Presencial; USD 118 000 - 197 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Stryker Corporation, Portage, MI, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Surgical Technologies R&D. You will lead design of complex mechanical systems, translate user needs into system specs, mentor teams, and drive regulatory-aligned innovation.

This hybrid role requires eight+ years of experience in mechanical/electro-mechanical design and proficiency with CAD, GD&T, and CAE tools. You will collaboratively shape product strategy, oversee prototyping and testing, and help advance

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field).
• Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

CAD modelling

GD&T

CAE tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field)

Ferramentas

DFM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Shape the Future of Medical Innovation At Stryker, we’re not just building products, we’re transforming healthcare. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Stryker’s Surgical Technologie’s R&D team, you’ll work on developing the next generation of state-of-the-art fluid and smoke management systems that enable safer, cleaner, and more efficient surgical environments. Also, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, drive technical strategy, and develop breakthrough technologies that improve patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose and engineer with impact. This is a hybrid role based role in Portage, MI.

What You Will Do

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.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field).

Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience.

Proven experience designing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.

Proficiency in CAD modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), systems design, and reliability engineering.

In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory environments.

Ability to communicate complex technical strategies across business functions.

Experience in medical device development or other highly regulated industries.

Experience with fluid dynamics, air filtration, fabrication and plastics.

United States of America Pay Ranges: USN: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual Travel Percentage: 10% 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!

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 travel expectation, analyze roles within a set boundary. 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 and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.