Work Flexibility: Hybrid

As a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer on Stryker’s Neurosurgical New Product Development team, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative medical devices that enhance patient care globally. This position supports the Integrated Systems & Smart Accessories team within the Neurosurgical business unit, focusing on the development of Stryker’s next-generation Highspeed Drill Platform. You’ll be involved throughout the entire product development cycle—from concept through launch—collaborating with cross-functional R&D teams to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions using sound engineering practices.

To learn more about Stryker’s Neurosurgical portfolio click here: Stryker Neurosurgical

You will need to live within commuting distance to our Portage, Michigan office for this hybrid position. You will need to be onsite a minimum of three days a week, with flexibility to work from home on other days.

What you will do

Lead the research, design, development, modification and evaluation of advanced mechanical systems, for medical devices ensuring optimal performance and innovation.

Apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts while mentoring others in technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Collaborate across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to ensure project success and deliver high-quality products that meet business objectives.

Translate user needs and requirements into clear design inputs and specifications, producing complex system-level designs.

Conduct and guide advanced prototyping and testing to ensure the selection of appropriate methodologies for validating designs and resolving issues.

Lead the resolution of complex product design issues, driving continuous improvements in design, quality, and performance.

Lead technology exploration efforts, influencing how new and emerging technologies are applied to meet business and customer needs.

Develop invention disclosures, patents, or trade secrets, contributing to the intellectual property strategy and strengthening the company’s competitive edge.

What you need

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or a related discipline

Minimum of 6 years of relevant R&D work experience in a cross-functional teams

Experience developing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies, with a strong understanding of DFM principles

Experience creating engineering drawings, 3D modeling, applying GD&T, and using CAE tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes, including injection molding, sewing, and high-speed automated assembly to support complex product development

Advanced sketching and/or 3D software skills (CREO preferred)

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain moderately complex plans and technical details to team members

Experience in early-phase concept development and mentoring less experienced engineers

Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive)

Experience in Human Factors Engineering or Human-Device Interaction

Travel Percentage: 10%

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.