Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, Advanced Operations

Who we want:

Stryker is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join our Advanced Operations team, supporting the Neurosurgical Business Unit. More specifically, we are seeking an Electrical Engineer with software experience in a regulated environment. You will have the opportunity to work on the design transfer of new products from research through development and into production.

What you will do:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing test software, owning the end-of-line functional circuit tester development. Provide debugging and support during NPI builds.
• Integrate Firmware Releases and Diagnostic API (Application Programming Interface).
• Collaborate with internal teams and contract manufacturers to establish efficient processes for electro-mechanical assembly, including PCBA manufacturing, potting, soldering, pressing, plastic injection molding, torquing, and manual assembly.
• Design and develop requirements, prototypes, and solutions to deliver electrical systems for surgical applications.
• Produce detailed electrical and electronic designs and release the associated documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering teams, and program management to deliver high-quality products.
• Contribute to the construction and evaluation of electrical prototypes.
• Apply strong knowledge of medical-industry manufacturing standards and quality documentation practices.
• Lead or support capital equipment acquisition including specification, vendor negotiation, installation, and validation.
• Ensure process and product quality meets defined operational and material specifications.
• Select components and equipment based on performance requirements, reliability, and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with quality engineers to establish component-level testing and inspection requirements.
• Evaluate equipment performance, conduct experiments, and analyze resulting data.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan development, SOP creation, and PPAP activities for product transfers and launches.
• Conduct capability studies for in‑process inspections and generate corresponding inspection documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 6+ years of work experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience designing electronic hardware (PCBs, cables) with an emphasis on manufacturability
• Skilled in reading electrical schematics, CAD drawings, and product architecture diagrams
• Experience with ICT, FCT, safety testing, and functional testing practices
• Experience with PCBA DFM and high-volume manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with end-of-line test software for complex PCBAs and high-level console assemblies
• Ability to perform intricate electrical stackups