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Principal Engineer, R&D

Stryker

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Stryker

Principal Engineer, R&D

Onsite Cork, Ireland Full Time Senior
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Job Details

Who we want:

We are seeking an R&D Engineer who is passionate about innovation and motivated by solving complex clinical challenges to help develop our next generation of neurosurgical products in the cranial space. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced engineering and life-saving medical technology.

The ideal candidate is driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives and is energized by translating engineering principles into safe, effective, and intuitive solutions for surgeons. You will contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge technologies, working closely with cross-functional teams including clinicians, researchers, and manufacturing partners.

Through creativity, technical rigor, and a strong sense of purpose, you will help push the boundaries of what is possible in neurosurgery—delivering innovations that directly improve patient outcomes and quality of life.


What you will do:


Technical Responsibilities:


• Lead technical team members in research, design, development, modification and evaluation of modules, assemblies, or subsystems
• Apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts across various products within business
• Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce system/architectural level layouts and platform designs
• Assess new technologies and capabilities (prototyping, testing, et.al.) for the organization
• Mentor and influence in correction of complex product design issues
• Navigate the Intellectual landscape for filings and protection
Business Responsibilities:
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive landscape
• Partner with customers, internal and external key opinion leaders to develop technical strategies that meet clinical needs
• Strategize and execute customer facing activities like voice of customer and customer centric design across the business
• Collaborate on Financial /business modeling and supports business reviews to validate a technical approach
Med Device Compliance:
• Divisional expert with extensive experience applying industry standards for device development
• Independent reviewer and advisor for the creation or refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file
• Lead the development of standards and regulations, working closely with functions within and across business
General Responsibilities:
• Lead cooperative efforts with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success
• Lead and support team members to create or improve procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology requirements
• Develop and utilize tools to enhance the company’s product/process development or performance
• Identify and implement design and process solutions and ensures they are sustained over time
• Lead and support complex product development for cross functional teams, influencing multiple technical areas of expertise
• Hold team accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities
• Mentor, develop and influence across the business, intentionally building divisional relationships

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, BioMedical Engineering or similar & 8+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
Technical Skills:
• Broad base of experience in Implementing design methodologies such as DFM, Reliability, Systems Design
• High degree of experience in medical device design (or designing in a highly regulated industry) and ability to utilize Solid Modeling and CAE tools to optimize the design
• In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing and processing methods and technologies to support complex product development
• Ability to communicate complex plans and technical information to team members within and across businesses


Posted Date: 01/08/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company 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.
Required Skills
  • R&D Engineer
  • Research
  • Design
  • Development
  • Engineering
  • Medical Device Design
Company Details
Stryker
 Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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