Job Details
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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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
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest graduates to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward.
The Stryker Cary Onboarding Rotation Experience (SCORE) Program lasts 1.5 years where participants will experience 3 six-month engineering rotations as part of the core program, with an optional additional rotation for 6 months as an Associate Sales Rep (ASR) to gain field experience should they choose to opt in. This program is designed specifically for highly talented engineers who are looking for exposure to and experience in different disciplines of engineering. Participants will be immersed into new product development (design engineering), quality, product testing, and so much more. Each individuals’ rotations are tailored to fit their passion and skill sets along with current business needs. SCORE engineers will not only gain a broad knowledge of our Research & Development functions but will also have the opportunity to attend additional leadership and personal development trainings, seminars and product labs. The SCORE Engineering program also offers exposure to senior leadership with end of rotation presentations, townhalls and small group forums. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be placed into a role within Stryker Cary R&D.
A development journey that’s tailored to you!
The SCORE Program is designed specifically for highly talented individuals who are looking for an accelerated career progression. Participants will benefit from:
- Networking with Senior Leadership
- Exposure to cutting edge technology
- Engineering mentorship
- Personal and professional development
- Gain broad perspective of R&D functions
All resulting in inspiring & fulfilling careers, enduring friendships, and accelerated career progression!
Rotation Information
As a program participant, graduates will experience 3 six-month rotations, with an optional 6-month Associate Sales Rep rotation to gain field experience, and be placed on one of the following teams for each rotation:
Advanced Quality Engineering (AQE)
AQE plays a critical role in Stryker that partners with New Product Development (NPD) teams to ensure the overall quality of a manufactured product.
Engineering Services (ES)
Engineering Services Lab team supports our R&D engineering and scientific teams through prototyping and testing. This exciting work includes a wide variety of prototyping methods, test method development, test fixture development, test automation, material characterization and 3rd party test coordination. We work closely with our project teams to stay ahead of their needs while working with our technician team to execute those requests. This is a hands-on technical role in the part of our R&D department that houses a wide variety of the latest technology to support our initiatives.
New Product Development (NPD)
NPD has the responsibility to understand a problem identified by our Market Intelligence (MI) team and then develop simple innovative solutions. They begin by creating rough prototypes and then quickly refine them throughout our development process as we continuously integrate the feedback our MI team collects. They are responsible for product development from Research through Launch.
Advanced Operations (AO)
AO creates future-proof tailored supply chain solutions for new products that are scalable, have high quality standards, and meet cost expectations. This team is passionate to unleash new, differentiated product features and greater innovation speed as they jointly challenge our process and seek new disruptive technologies. In short, the AO team partners with NPD and Operations to bring products from concept to commercialization.
Product Engineering (PE)
PE works closely with products in the field and will conduct redesign projects based on issues seen in the field. Participants may also work with manufacturing engineers on manufacturing line issues as a design engineer.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures.
- Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications.
- Determine and implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs.
- Hold active role in New Product Development team discussions. Provide engineering input on key topics to reduce time to market.
- Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results.
- Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
- Aid in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.
- May assist in evaluating vendor capability to support development.
- Submit periodic reports on assigned topics to manager/supervisor/mentor.
- Present to team members and leadership on accomplishments during each six-month rotation
- May interact with customers to resolve product issues.
- All other duties as assigned.
What you need
- B.S or M.S. in Electrical, Software, Computer or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline; we will only consider candidates with December 2023 or spring of 2024 graduation dates
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA (or equivalent)
- This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Stryker
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment
Our benefits:
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12 paid holidays annually
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits
About Stryker
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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.
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