Product Engineer

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Why join Stryker?

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Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

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Stryker’s Sports Medicine business delivers a wide range of innovative sports medicine solutions – from implants and biologic products for soft tissue repair and healing, to pre-operative surgical planning software and surgical tools for accurate soft tissue and boney resection - our focus is on minimally invasive and open approaches to the shoulder, knee, hip, and small joints.

As a Senior Product Engineer, you will be an integral part of the product team and sustaining process to drive design changes on commercial products to improve upon performance, safety, compliance, or cost. These changes include material changes, compliance to new testing standards, improvements to the product to address issues, implementing new test methods, supporting process improvement efforts, managing product line extensions or manufacturing transfers of critical components for the Sports Medicine business.

Achievers: Goal oriented engineers who are committed to the project objectives and are driven to improve winning technologies to the market that help change patients’ lives.

Influencers : People who constantly challenge themselves and each other to achieve more & to win the right way.

Teammates : Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts, win the right way, and work together to improve their team.

Creative problem solvers: People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and implement hard to find solutions to improve outcomes for patients.

Here at Stryker, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Technical Responsibilities:

Research, modify, and verify components, modules, and sub-systems for medical devices.

Determine the testing required for design changes and will aid in the execution. Assesses the patient risk appropriately for each design change.

Work internally, and with suppliers, to create/update CAD models and prints.

Analyze and correct complex product or process design issues using independent judgment.

Select components and equipment based on analysis of specification, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Support product and process improvements by ensuring solutions are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.

Support product testing for design verification, design validation, shelf life, engineering studies and equivalency. Drafts protocols and reports as needed.

Understand how product changes will be implemented into production

Business Responsibilities:

Advance solutions by applying knowledge of customer needs, market, and competitive offerings.

Coordinate cross-functionally to implement design changes with Design, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Production, Manufacturing, Test, and Supply Chain

Supports Regulatory filing by providing expert technical input and responding to questions from Regulatory agencies

Apply understanding of clinical procedures to enhance product and patient outcomes.

Assist in evaluating vendor capability to support products.

Communicate complex plans and technical information to team members, leaders, and project managers.

Med Device Compliance:

Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations.

Lead updates and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file.

Follow R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.

Hold self accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.

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.

Support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical

0 years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills:

Strong technical ability to understand 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(s).

Ability to communicate moderate complexity plans and technical information to team members.

Preferred Skills / Engineering tools:

Advanced degree in relevant area

Strong technical ability with SolidWorks

Understanding of sports medicine related physiology, anatomy, and associated procedures

$69,200-$109,700 salary plus 7%-9% Bonus Potential and Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program)

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

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