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.
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Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer, R&D – NPD to join our Orthopaedic Instruments team located in Portage, Michigan. This role is hybrid with the expectation to come into the office on average 4 days a week.
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. User-focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients' lives WHAT YOU WILL DO: As the Mechanical Engineer on our Stryker's Orthopedic Instruments new product development team, y ou will be charged with applying sound engineering practices while designing new products and technologies used in surgery. Staying close to our customers and collecting valuable insights into product performance and features will be critical to success. You will have an active role in everything from brainstorming new concepts to commercialization and manufacturing scale-up.
Under supervision, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components for medical devices. Assist with prototyping and bench testing. Support problem solving, root cause analysis, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements. Under supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design. Interpret customer needs and understands design inputs. Understand the product's intended use and clinical procedures. Understand fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which align with regulatory requirements. With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures. Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System. WHAT YOU NEED: Required: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related 0+ years of work experience Preferred: Experience with 3D CAD modeling (Creo Preferred) Fundamental knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and tools, design principles within a regulated environment. Basic knowledge of design and concept generation CAD or CAE modeling tools Ability to read and Interpret complex drawings. About Stryker Our 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
About Stryker
Stryker 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.
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