R&D Engineer

Work Flexibility:
Onsite R&D Engineer Irvine, CA Join Stryker and support the development of innovative medical device technologies designed to address complex vascular conditions. In this role, you will contribute to product design, testing, and development activities while working closely with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do Design and verify mechanical components and assemblies for medical device products. Develop prototypes, test methods, fixtures, and equipment to evaluate product performance against design requirements. Conduct bench testing, data collection, and statistical analysis to support design and process decisions. Perform root cause investigations and support corrective actions for product and process issues. Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, protocols, reports, and Design History File records.

Collaborate with Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and other functions to support product development activities. Research customer, clinical, and market requirements and incorporate findings into product design considerations. Generate and evaluate new design concepts while supporting intellectual property and innovation activities.

What You Will Need Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline. Minimum 0 years of engineering experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience using Solid Works or similar CAD software. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, design controls, and product development processes. Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and engineering problem-solving techniques.

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machine shop practices, or 3D printing technologies.

United States of America Pay Ranges:
Puerto Rico: $64,400 - $94,400 USD Annual USN: $69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual US5: $73,000 - $116,400 USD Annual US10: $76,500 - $122,000 USD Annual US15: $79,900 - $127,500 USD Annual US20: $83,400 - $133,100 USD Annual US30: $90,400 - $144,200 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

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.

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Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary.

Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility.

Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.