Staff Electrical Design Engineer, R&D NPD

Work Flexibility : Hybrid

Stryker Instruments’ Interventional Spine (IVS) Business is a rapidly expanding team dedicated to partnering with Interventional Radiologists to develop cutting-edge products.

As we grow, we’re seeking a dynamic and innovative engineer to spearhead the design of new electrical subsystems for our next-generation programs.

In this role, you will mentor and develop junior team members, refine your electrical engineering expertise through complex projects, and play a pivotal role in bringing groundbreaking products to market.

We look forward to receiving your application!

This hybrid role is based in Portage, MI, with an expectation of being in the office 3-4 days per week.

Check out the IVS business HERE :

Who We Want :

• Curious learners. Engineers who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop products.
• User-focused creators. Engineers who design with the user in mind, developing medical devices that help change patients’ lives.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
• Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.

What You Will Do :

• Independently design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices
• Develop and apply advanced circuit and electrical system test methods
• Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing
• Conduct advanced problem-solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against component and sub-system requirements
• Conduct and design research and studies to support advanced product design
• Translate user needs to design inputs / specifications and produce advanced component and sub-system level designs
• Analyze and correct complex product design issues, using independent judgment
• Independently balance design tradeoffs while designing a component of the system
• 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
• 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
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success as a leader on the team
• Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology
• Support and execute segments of complex product development to advance projects through the design / development / launch process
• Contribute to product development from concept through release
• Build relationships and influence across the engineering groups within the business

What You Need :

Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

• Bachelor's degree in EE or related discipline
• 4+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Advanced understanding of electrical components and manufacturing methods including common failure modes
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and test electrical designs
• Working knowledge of the electrical design process
• Proficiency in the use of CAD and / or other circuit design and analysis tools to design
• Knowledge of standard technologies used in industry
• Ability to interpret and analyze system drawings with basic Mechanical / Software / Electrical Interactions
• Knowledge of sub-system, system, and environmental interactions and how to design to them

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.

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