Staff Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

Stryker Instruments in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to design electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices, and to develop advanced test methods.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Production, and contract manufacturers while balancing design tradeoffs and leading cross-functional efforts. This role emphasizes innovation, quality, and timely delivery in a fast-paced medical device environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience reviewing datasheets and editing technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices.
• Develop and apply advanced circuit and electrical system test methods.
• Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing.
• Conduct advanced problem solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against component and sub-system requirements.
• Conduct and design research and studies to support advanced product design.
• Analyze and correct complex product design issues, using independent judgment.
• Independently balance design tradeoffs while designing a component of the system.
• Handle multiple project streams in a fast-paced and collaborative setting.
• Work with Product Development, Production, and Contract Manufacturers on a regular basis

Skills

Independent design

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allegro PCB

OrCAD

Gerbers

Job description

Why Stryker?

“It’s the people.” That’s the answer you’ll hear most often when you ask our employees why they love working here.

Stryker is a renowned medical device company known for exceptional quality, world-class innovation and industry leading growth. The culture at Stryker has been continuously evolving to provide employees with the best atmosphere for work and balance in professional and personal pursuits.

Stryker has received many workplace awards including:

• #8 on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S.
• Glassdoor Best Places to Work and Highest Rated CEOs
• LinkedIn Top Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Best Workplaces for Millennials
• Best Workplaces for Diversity

Stryker Instruments

has a state-of-the-art headquarters in Kalamazoo, MI. The building is an incredible blend of architecture and functional design, integrating the business units to promote employee engagement and open the doors to innovation and collaboration. The complex is immersed with technology and best-in-class tools and office equipment.

Strategically located amongst a trio of metropolitan hubs, Stryker Instruments is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan which is approximately 40 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2 hours from Detroit, and 2.5 hours from Chicago.

The Product Engineering department of Stryker’s Instruments division is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer. We search for the best engineers and teammates to join our highly talented teams. As a strengths-based organization, we are extremely passionate about cultural fit and giving individuals the opportunity to apply their strengths in their work. In this role, you have the accountability and autonomy to deliver against clear expectations.

What You Will Do

• Independently design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices.
• Develop and apply advanced circuit and electrical system test methods.
• Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing.
• Conduct advanced problem solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against component and sub-system requirements.
• Conduct and design research and studies to support advanced product design.
• Analyze and correct complex product design issues, using independent judgment.
• Independently balance design tradeoffs while designing a component of the system.
• Handle multiple project streams in a fast-paced and collaborative setting.
• Work with Product Development, Production, and Contract Manufacturers on a regular basis

What You Need (Required Qualifications)

• 4+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical Engineering or related)
• Experience with schematic and PCB layout (Allegro, OrCAD, Gerbers, or similar)
• Ability to review datasheets for critical design specifications and effectively edit technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC design for input/output modules including but not limited to sensors, switches, meters, relays, valves and drives.
• Ability to lead and mentor other Engineers.
• Creativity and resourcefulness when faced with unforeseen challenges.
• Self-starter and curious-minded, able to dig in and find the resources needed to accomplish tasks.
• Well-spoken, with the ability to articulate precisely and succinctly in correspondence with business units, vendors, and manufacturing.

$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.