Mechanical Engineer, R&D - NPD

As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer on the Neurosurgical new product development team, you will develop the mechanical elements of a next‑generation console that controls powered surgical instruments. Collaborating closely with surgeons, R&D teams, and cross‑functional partners, you will contribute to game‑changing surgical advancements that redefine patient outcomes. You will lead the design, development, and validation of complex mechanical components and subsystems, translating clinician needs into breakthrough innovations.

To learn more about Stryker’s Neurosurgical portfolio :

You will need to live within commuting distance to our Portage, Michigan office. You will need to be in the office 3 days a week and can work from home on other days.

• Independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components for medical devices.
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
• Analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment. Advance solutions by applying in‑depth knowledge of customer needs, market and competitive offerings.
• Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing. Apply detailed knowledge of clinical procedures to author design inputs. Support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians.
• Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations.
• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file.
• Follow and mentor others on R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
• Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology.
• Support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance projects through the design /development/launch process.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical engineering, quality engineering, sustaining engineering, project management, or a related field within a highly regulated industry
• Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) experience (Creo preferred)

• Experience in developing and optimizing complex designs for mechanical / electro‑mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles
• Experience in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools to optimize the design
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing
• Product Launch experience in the medical device industry or regulated industry
• Technical leadership experience within a project with direct/indirect report(s) or mentorship experience
• USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

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.