Staff Engineer - R&D
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Biomedical Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Medical Device Industry
Staff Engineer – R&D
Irvine, CA
The Staff Engineer – R&D leads technical design activities for complex medical device development programs, from early concept through final product design. This role focuses on translating user and clinical requirements into system-level designs, developing and evaluating components and assemblies, and ensuring alignment with manufacturing and regulatory expectations.
What You Will Do- Lead design and development of components, subassemblies, and full medical device systems from concept through validation
- Translate user needs and clinical requirements into system-level engineering designs and detailed specifications
- Evaluate and select prototyping and testing methods to verify product performance and reliability
- Design and review injection-molded components for functionality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
- Develop engineering drawings, CAD models, and design documentation aligned with design control requirements
- Drive innovation by generating invention disclosures, patents, or trade secrets based on technical developments
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to meet project milestones
- Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of engineering processes, tools, and best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 4 years of experience working in a regulated environment
- Experience in medical device development processes
- Experience designing injection-molded components
- Experience developing mechanical assemblies using DFM principles and CAD tools (Solid Works or equivalent)
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product development technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience in cardiovascular or vascular medical device development
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- Puerto Rico: $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
- USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
- US5: $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
- US10: $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
- US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual
- US20: $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual
- US30: $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual
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.
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