Test Technician III - 2nd Shift - Starting at $28.01/hr + $1 Shift Premium

Stryker Employment Company, LLC; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Test Technician to execute development and verification test protocols that stress our surgical products and instruments. You will test both released and developmental systems to support launches and patient outcomes.

Under minimal supervision, you will set up experiments, document results, and communicate findings in formal reports. You will guide contract staff and interns, collaborate with engineering and production teams, and maintain the lab’s housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; 3+ years of work experience.
• Functional knowledge of mechanical systems or devices.
• Basic blueprint/schematic reading skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute development and verification test protocols to stress products in surgical settings.
• Test released and developmental systems and surgical instruments used in various applications.
• Perform tests under minimal supervision per written/verbal instructions.
• Set up and perform tests and experiments compliant with Stryker requirements and FDA standards.
• Extract and process test data/findings into formal written and verbal reports.
• Submit periodic reports on assigned topics to appropriate personnel.
• Provide guidance to contract support, new hires and interns.
• Interact with engineering and production project teams.
• Maintain test laboratory housekeeping standards to the highest level.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Technical Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Hand tools operation

Test equipment operation

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: 2nd Shift: M-F 2pm - 10:30pm

What You Will Do

• As a Test Technician with Stryker, you will be responsible for executing robust development and verification test protocols to stress our products and simulate their use in surgical settings.
• You will test released and developmental systems and surgical instruments used in a variety of surgical applications to help us launch world class products for our customers and patients.
• Under minimal supervision, perform assigned development and verification tests on new and existing products per written/verbal instructions.
• Set up and perform tests and experiments of varying complexity and scope, which comply with Stryker requirements, appropriate FDA requirements and engineering standards.
• Will extract and process test data/findings into both formal written and verbal reports which comply with Stryker requirements.
• Will submit periodic reports on assigned topics to appropriate personnel.
• Will be required to provide guidance to contract support, new hires and interns.
• Will interact with engineering and production project teams.
• Will be required to comply with documentation procedures and maintain test laboratory housekeeping standards to the highest level.

What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 3+ years of work experience Functional knowledge of mechanical systems or devices
• Ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, etc.), small power tools and common test/inspection equipment
• Preferred: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Technical Sciences or Engineering 5+ years related technical experience
• Basic blueprint/schematic reading skills
• Intermediate math and writing skills
• Functional knowledge of mechanical systems or devices
• Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem-solving skills

$28.01 - $38.75 USD Hourly plus bonus eligible + benefits.

Travel Percentage: 0%

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 worlds 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 Worlds 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.