The Staff R&D Engineer supports and leads project teams in the development of medical device products - this includes writing or verifying specifications, developing testing and product processes, and designing fixtures to ensure the concepts and/or prototypes meet requirements. The Staff R&D Engineer actively participates in cross-functional product strategy development and in broader initiatives within the R&D organization Technical Responsibilities: Independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify components, modules and sub-systems for medical device product development and/or misc. activities. Translate and/or define user needs to design inputs/specifications and produce complex system level designs with some guidance. Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing. Analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment. Business Responsibilities: Provide advance solutions by applying in-depth knowledge of customer needs, market and competitive offerings. Apply detailed knowledge of clinical procedures to author design inputs. Support voice of customer sessions internally and with clinicians. Demonstrate developing financial acumen. Med Device Compliance: 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. General Responsibilities: Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success. Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology. Qualifications and Education Requirements Rev B 2.25.21 Support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance projects through the design /development/launch process. Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build partnership to achieve business objectives. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (strongly desired): Technical Skills: Strong technical ability to develop and optimize designs for mechanical / electro- mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles. Strong technical ability in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools. Adept at applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design. Ability to communicate moderate complex plans and technical information to team members. Knowledge of Machine Shop and 3D printing practices. Knowledge of Medical Device Manufacturing. Preferred Skills / Engineering tools: SolidWorks Pre-Clinical and/or Clinical experience. 510(k) and/or PMA experience. Computer skills including MS Office, MSProject, PowerPoint, Excel and MiniTab. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (must have): EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical & 4+ years of work experience. Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: What you will need: Light lifting Extended periods of computer usage Extended periods of sitting, standing, or speaking Reviewed By: Name Date: Date Approved By: Name Date: Date 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. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. 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.