Senior Electrical Engineer

Stryker Corporation; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Portage, MI is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own the electrical design for Mako robotic end effectors, supporting development, integration, testing, and ongoing improvements. You’ll work across hardware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver reliable, safe, and high‑quality medical devices.

Responsibilities include schematic design, PCB development, part selection, prototype testing, and root‑cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; 2+ years in engineering required.
• Experience designing, developing, building, testing, and troubleshooting electrical hardware.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer and PCB development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support electrical components and subsystems for Mako robotic end effectors, taking ownership of assigned electrical designs throughout the development lifecycle.
• Translate product requirements into electrical engineering specifications, circuit designs, and technical solutions.
• Perform schematic design, PCB development, component selection, and electrical hardware integration activities.
• Build and evaluate prototypes, conduct bench testing, and validate electrical functionality and performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware and system‑level issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Integrate electrical hardware with mechanical, software, and other system components to support reliable robotic system performance.
• Evaluate existing designs, identify opportunities for improvement, and support ongoing product development and engineering changes.
• Conduct electrical testing, verification activities, and technical investigations to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, design specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and design history records.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful product development.

Skills

Electrical design

System integration

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Why Join Stryker?

Join Stryker's Mako Robotics team and help shape the future of robotic-assisted surgery! As an Electrical Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical designs supporting Mako's robotic end effectors, contributing to the development, integration, testing, and improvement of sophisticated medical technology. This is a hands‑on opportunity to work across the electrical engineering lifecycle, from circuit design and hardware development to troubleshooting and system integration. Working alongside a talented multidisciplinary engineering team, you will help develop reliable, innovative solutions that support surgical precision and improve patient outcomes. If you enjoy building things, solving challenging technical problems, and seeing your designs come to life in real‑world applications, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and support electrical components and subsystems for Mako robotic end effectors, taking ownership of assigned electrical designs throughout the development lifecycle.
• Translate product requirements into electrical engineering specifications, circuit designs, and technical solutions.
• Perform schematic design, PCB development, component selection, and electrical hardware integration activities.
• Build and evaluate prototypes, conduct bench testing, and validate electrical functionality and performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware and system‑level issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Integrate electrical hardware with mechanical, software, and other system components to support reliable robotic system performance.
• Evaluate existing designs, identify opportunities for improvement, and support ongoing product development and engineering changes.
• Conduct electrical testing, verification activities, and technical investigations to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, design specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and design history records.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful product development.
• Apply engineering best practices, design controls, and risk management principles in accordance with applicable medical device regulations and quality system requirements.

What You Need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required. 2 or more years of professional engineering experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications (You do not need to have all of these)

• Experience designing, developing, building, testing, and troubleshooting electrical hardware or subsystems.
• Experience with electrical schematic design, PCB development, and component selection.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools, with experience using Altium Designer preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical prototyping, bench testing, and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits and resolving hardware integration or system‑level issues.
• Understanding of electrical system integration and interactions between hardware, software, and mechanical components.
• Experience translating engineering requirements into electrical designs, test plans, and verification activities.
• Familiarity with electrical manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, and hardware reliability considerations.
• Experience supporting electromechanical systems, robotics, or other complex integrated products.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, particularly medical devices, including familiarity with design controls, risk management, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, collaborative approach to engineering challenges.
• Ability to independently manage technical assignments, communicate findings, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

$89,300 - $148,800 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! 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.