Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Join Stryker as a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer contributing to groundbreaking, early-stage research projects aimed at medical technologies 5–10 years from market launch. This challenging position suits inquisitive and self-motivated engineers passionate about resolving complex problems and influencing the future landscape of medical devices.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technology dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through innovative products covering reconstructive, surgical, neurotechnology, and spine domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, development, and evaluation of subsystems, modules, and assemblies.
• Independently apply advanced engineering principles and mentor peers in these areas.
• Translate user requirements into detailed design specifications and create complex system-level designs.
• Design, select, and conduct advanced prototyping and testing processes.
• Lead the resolution of sophisticated product design challenges.
• Drive technology exploration influencing business applications and contribute to intellectual property creation including patents.
• Provide insights into competitive market dynamics to inform strategy and product development.
• Leverage clinical procedure knowledge to guide design decisions enhancing product effectiveness.
• Participate in customer-centric activities such as voice of customer and design collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Show financial understanding relating to project and product development.
• Mentor colleagues in the integration of medical device industry standards and regulatory compliance in design and testing.
• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, including Design History Files, with advanced technical details.
• Collaborate across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to maximize project outcomes.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve procedures, systems, and technology within the organization.
• Develop prototypes using diverse methodologies and contribute to product releases by leading technical areas of expertise.
• Drive high-quality results with energy and accountability, fostering team development and inspiring innovation.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to build partnerships and meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering field plus a minimum of 6 years professional experience.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies considering design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and models with GD&T application and using CAE tools for design improvements.
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies supporting advanced product development.
• Excellent ability to clearly communicate complex technical information and plans to diverse team members.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers an annual salary range of €62,000 to €105,000 depending on experience. In addition to base salary, eligibility for incentive pay such as bonuses or commissions exists, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Stryker values transparency in compensation to assist candidates in making informed career decisions. Further salary and benefits information will be provided during the recruitment process.

About Stryker

Stryker is a world-leading medical technology company dedicated to enhancing healthcare outcomes by providing innovative products and services across multiple medical fields including MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine. Our products impact more than 150 million patients globally each year.