Mechanical Engineer, R&D - Sustainment
Why engineering at Stryker?At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-teamWe are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.comJob Description:Stryker is seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer, R&D to support Medical's Acute Care Product Engineering team. This role is onsite, in Portage, MI with the expectation to come into the office 4-5 days a week.
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WHO WE WANT:
Analytical problem solvers. People who seek to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
Dedicated achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will passionately work to ensure a project and product satisfies customer needs and meets regulations and expectations.
Curious learners. Engineers who seek out practical methods and information to expand and enhance their ability.
Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:The Mechanical Engineer, R&D - Sustainment will design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify changes to mechanical components on our medical devices. You will partner with Manufacturing, Customer and Operations Quality, Materials, Regulatory Affairs and Marketing to ensure project success. This includes:
Working on problems for production support, quality improvements, and line extensions. This includes conducting and supporting problem solving efforts and root cause analysis, and identification and evaluation of potential solutions.
Demonstrating ownership and integrity of work, a spirit of volunteerism, a passion for excellence and our products, and a hands-on approach to engineering.
Interpreting and understanding the product's intended use, clinical procedures, customer needs and design inputs.
Creating and/or refining engineering documentation, such as the Design History File and the Device Master Record.
Following, learning, and contributing to R&D procedures, such as design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System
Assisting prototyping efforts and bench testing.
WHAT YOU NEED:Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
0+ years of work experience
Knowledge of mechanical engineering practices and design principles.
Knowledge of design and concept generation, and engineering analysis utilizing CAD and CAE tools.
Knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
Preferred
Medical device industry experience
Experience with competitive build teams ( Baja Race team, Formula SAE team, Solar Car team )
About StrykerOur benefits:
12 paid holidays annually
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.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1427/2023/09/20143933/us-stryker-employee-benefits.pdf)About StrykerStryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company 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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)Know someone at Stryker?Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program on our referral page (https://careers.stryker.com/referrals/)Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.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.