At Stryker, we’re committed to improving healthcare through cutting-edge medical technologies. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer in our Mako and Enabling Technologies (MET) Research & Development team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional experts to design, prototype, and deliver innovative robotic solutions that transform patient care. At Stryker, your expertise will directly impact the evolution of robotic-assisted surgery, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

This is a hybrid position based in Portage, MI; candidates must live within commuting distance and be onsite 3-4 days per week.

• Design, develop, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices with minimal supervision. 

• Translate user needs into design specifications and deliver system-level solutions. 

• Lead prototyping and testing efforts to validate design performance. 

• Identify and resolve complex design issues using data-driven analysis to improve processes and outcomes. 

• Apply clinical knowledge to author design inputs and support Voice of Customer sessions. 

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and mentor others in design control practices. 

• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects from concept through launch. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field). 

• Minimum four years of relevant engineering experience. 

• Experience designing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies. 

• Proficiency in engineering drawing creation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles. 

• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. 

• Familiarity with risk management and quality systems in a regulated environment.