At Stryker’s Inari Medical, we are transforming the lives of patients suffering from venous and other vascular diseases through purpose-driven innovation. As a fast-growing medical device company, we develop breakthrough technologies that treat life-threatening conditions with speed, safety, and precision. Join us in shaping the future of vascular health.
We are currently seeking a Staff R&D Engineer to join our team of passionate innovators and engineers.
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. This person actively participates in cross-functional product strategy development and in broader initiatives within the R&D organization.
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You will need to live within commuting distance to our 6001 Oak Canyon STE 100, Irvine, CA office.
You will need to be in the office 5 days a week.
What You Will DoKey Responsibilities:Independently research, design, develop, and verify complex mechanical and electro-mechanical components for next-generation vascular thrombectomy platforms.Lead system integration efforts, combining mechanical, electrical, and firmware elements into cohesive, high-performance architectures.Prototype, test, and refine assemblies involving sensors, actuators, pumps, and PCBs, using data-driven analysis to optimize system performance.Develop and validate automated test systems, control algorithms, and data acquisition tools to ensure reliable system characterization and verification.Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to ensure design excellence and project success.Apply advanced knowledge of clinical procedures and customer needs to translate insights into design inputs and high-value product solutions.Ensure compliance with design controls, risk management, and industry standards while mentoring peers in best engineering practices.Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and technologies throughout the product development lifecycle.What you needRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline4+ years of work experience in R&DDemonstrated mechanical engineering problem-solving skillsExperience with 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks Preferred)Experience programming with Labview/Python.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T, and CAE tools to optimize the designAdept at applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design$87,600 - $186,700 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
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