Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Tempe, AZ

At Stryker, we’re committed to improving healthcare through cutting‑edge medical technologies. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer in our Research & Development team, you’ll lead the design and development of life‑changing devices that directly impact patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and make a lasting difference.

Hybrid: candidates must reside within commuting distance of Tempe, AZ and be able to work onsite several days per week.

• Design, develop, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices with minimal supervision.
• Translate user needs into design specifications and deliver system‑level solutions.
• Lead prototyping and testing efforts to validate design performance.
• Use various tools and equipment to fabricate, assemble, modify, and troubleshoot fixtures, tooling, and equipment in support of engineering development, testing, and process improvement activities.
• Identify and resolve complex design issues using data‑driven analysis to improve processes and outcomes.
• Apply clinical knowledge to author design inputs and support Voice of Customer sessions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and mentor others in design control practices.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive projects from concept through launch.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience designing mechanical or electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with Computer‑Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.

• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with risk management and quality systems in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in engineering drawing creation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual