Senior Engineer, R&D Engineering Services & Labs

Stryker Group; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Engineer for R&D Engineering Services & Labs to act as a materials characterization specialist, partnering with cross-functional teams to generate data, evaluate materials performance, and support product development through multiple lifecycle stages.

This role will perform material characterization tests using SEM/EDX, micro-CT, DSC, and metallography, analyze results, produce technical reports, and help expand capabilities while ensuring quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional engineering or materials characterization experience.
• Experience with metals, polymers, and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Familiarity with material testing and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform material characterization testing and microstructural analysis using microscopy, SEM/EDX, micro-CT, DSC, and metallography.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports that summarize findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Support product development teams as a materials consultant by providing technical expertise on metals, polymers, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop, refine, and document test methods, protocols, and work instructions to support consistent characterization activities.
• Establish and implement new materials characterization capabilities to address evolving engineering and product development needs.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including design and testing records, in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Apply design controls, risk management practices, change control processes, and regulatory requirements throughout development activities.
• Collaborate with Research & Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to support project deliverables and timelines.

Skills

Materials characterization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

SEM/EDX

Micro-CT

DSC

Metallography

Microscopy

Job description

Senior Engineer, R&D Engineering Services & Labs

Fremont, CA

In this role, you will serve as a materials characterization subject matter resource, partnering with cross-functional teams to generate data, evaluate material performance, and support product development activities. This position offers the opportunity to apply materials science expertise across research, design, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory functions while contributing to multiple stages of the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Perform material characterization testing and microstructural analysis using techniques such as microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX), micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and metallography.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports that summarize findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Support product development teams as a materials consultant by providing technical expertise on metals, polymers, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop, refine, and document test methods, protocols, and work instructions to support consistent characterization activities.
• Establish and implement new materials characterization capabilities to address evolving engineering and product development needs.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including design and testing records, in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Apply design controls, risk management practices, change control processes, and regulatory requirements throughout development activities.
• Collaborate with Research & Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to support project deliverables and timelines.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in engineering, materials science, materials characterization, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting materials testing and analyzing technical data.
• Experience preparing technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Experience with microscopy, SEM/EDX, micro-CT, DSC, metallography, or similar materials characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of materials science principles related to metals, polymers, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience using statistical analysis methods and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

• $101,000 - $168,400 USD Annual