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Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - R&D

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Portage, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Work Flexibility: Onsite

We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to make an impact on our Orthopedic Instrumentation(OI) team.

Click to know more about the Team: Orthopedic Instrumentation

You will need to live within commuting distance to our 1941 Stryker Way, Portage, MI

You will need to be in the office 5 days a week.

As a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer on our OI R&D team, you'll design innovative surgical power tool technologies, collaborate closely with customers, and lead projects from concept to commercialization.

What You Will Do:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and evaluate components and systems for medical devices, translating complex user needs into clear system designs and specifications.
  • Conduct advanced prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting to validate and optimize designs.
  • Guide cross-functional teams in technology exploration, implementation, and product development.
  • Drive competitive strategies by leveraging market trends, clinical insights, and innovation opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with medical device standards, regulatory requirements, and internal R&D processes.
  • Mentor team members, promote knowledge sharing, and contribute to documentation and design history files.
  • Partner effectively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing, and Project Management to deliver high-quality results.
  • Lead process improvements, prototype development, and technical initiatives while inspiring collaboration across teams.

What You Need

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (Creo preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in customer-centered design and DFM principles.
  • Experience with mechanical/electro-mechanical assemblies, GD&T, and CAE tools.
  • Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, and product optimization.
  • Clear communication of technical plans to diverse teams.

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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