Senior Manufacturing Technician - Process & Tooling

Stryker Corporation; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to provide technical support to manufacturing engineers in developing and improving processes. The role involves designing and maintaining tooling, fixtures, and equipment, performing maintenance, and documenting processes to ensure efficient and compliant production.

A strong technical background and problem-solving skills are essential. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineers and production staff, along with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience supporting process improvements, equipment maintenance, or production-related technical activities.
• Associate’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience designing, assembling, or modifying manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
• Experience conducting time studies, process evaluations, or value stream mapping activities.
• Experience creating or maintaining manufacturing documentation, work instructions, or process validation records.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing process, material, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Analyze assembly and product quality concerns and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Design, build, modify, validate, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support safe and cost-effective operations.
• Support manufacturing engineers by creating and updating process documentation, engineering changes, deviations, and product-related records.
• Assemble, install, wire, test, and maintain manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Conduct time studies, process evaluations, and workstation assessments to validate cycle times and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and document inspection, testing, and process validation procedures to meet quality and compliance requirements.
• Train manufacturing personnel on technical processes, quality standards, and approved work methods while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Pneumatic tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to provide technical support to manufacturing engineers in developing and improving processes. The role involves designing and maintaining tooling, fixtures, and equipment, performing maintenance, and documenting processes to ensure efficient and compliant production.

A strong technical background and problem-solving skills are essential. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineers and production staff, along with