Senior Staff Engineer

Stryker Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in California seeks an experienced engineer to design and implement ICT, functional, and electromechanical test processes for new and existing medical device products. You will support manufacturing operations domestically and globally, improving test coverage and product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics with 8+ years of progressive engineering experience (6+ years with a Master).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, or minimum 6 years with a master's.
• Experience developing and implementing PCBA manufacturing test strategies, including in-circuit and functional testing.
• Experience with LabVIEW and TestStand test development environments.
• Knowledge of process risk analysis, control plans, production approval processes, and equipment qualification methodologies.
• Experience applying statistical methods, including Gauge R&R and process capability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ICT, functional test, and electromechanical test processes for new and existing products, supporting manufacturing operations domestically and globally.
• Execute process verification, equipment qualification, and validation activities, including Gauge R&R, Design of Experiments, and statistical capability analysis.
• Develop test fixtures, schematics, instrumentation, and test documentation to improve test coverage and product quality.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and test issues, collaborating with production teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide design-for-testability and design-for-manufacturing recommendations during new product introduction and process transfer activities.

Skills

PCBA testing

Gauge R&R

Process capability analysis

Process risk analysis

Equipment qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Join a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for developing and implementing advanced manufacturing test solutions for medical device products. This role combines new product introduction, test engineering, process validation, and manufacturing support, working closely with design engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure robust production readiness. The position offers broad exposure to electromechanical systems, automation, and manufacturing technologies across the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do

Design and implement ICT, functional test, and electromechanical test processes for new and existing products, supporting manufacturing operations both domestically and globally. Execute process verification, equipment qualification, and validation activities, including Gauge R&R, Design of Experiments, and statistical capability analysis to support manufacturing readiness. Develop test fixtures, schematics, instrumentation, and test documentation to improve test coverage, repeatability, and product quality. Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and test issues, collaborating with production teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Partner with design and manufacturing engineering teams to provide design-for-testability and design-for-manufacturing recommendations during new product introduction and process transfer activities.

What You Will Need

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 8 years of progressive engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, or minimum 6 years of relevant engineering experience with a master’s degree. Experience developing and implementing PCBA manufacturing test strategies, including in-circuit testing and functional testing. Experience with LabVIEW and TestStand test development environments. Knowledge of process risk analysis, control plans, production approval processes, and equipment qualification methodologies. Experience applying statistical methods, including Gauge R&R and process capability analysis. Preferred: Experience in medical device, medical electronics, or automotive manufacturing environments. Experience supporting new product introduction, automation, or advanced manufacturing test programs.

United States of America Pay Ranges

$133,400 - $222,300 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.