Staff Engineer, Platforms Robotic Mechanical Engineer
Stryker
Summary
At Stryker, we're committed to improving healthcare through cutting-edge medical technologies. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on our Mako Enabling Technology team within Research & Development, you'll lead the design and development of life-changing devices that directly impact patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and make a lasting difference.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices with minimal supervision.
- Translate user needs into design specifications and deliver system-level solutions.
- Lead prototyping and testing efforts to validate design performance.
- Identify and resolve complex design issues using data-driven analysis to improve processes and outcomes.
- Apply clinical knowledge to author design inputs and support Voice of Customer sessions.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and mentor others in design control practices.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects from concept through launch.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum four years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience designing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Proficiency in engineering drawing creation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with risk management and quality systems in a regulated environment.
- Experience using Creo for 3D modeling, design development, and engineering documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum four years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience designing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies
- Proficiency in engineering drawing creation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.