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Stryker
Principal Mechanical Engineer, R&D
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A Research & Development Engineer researches and invents new methods or improves existing ones within engineering and manufacturing.
$92,553 / year median in Michigan
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Shape the Future of Medical Innovation At Stryker, we're not just building products, we're transforming healthcare. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Stryker's Surgical Technologie's R D team, you'll work on developing the next generation of state-of-the-art fluid and smoke management systems that enable safer, cleaner, and more efficient surgical environments. Also, you'll lead cross-functional teams, drive technical strategy, and develop breakthrough technologies that improve patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose and engineer with impact. This is a hybrid role based role in Portage, MI. To learn more about Stryker's Surgical Technologies portfolio, please click here: Surgical Technologies | Stryker What You Will Do Lead the design, development, and evaluation of complex mechanical systems and platform-level architectures. Translate user needs into system-level specifications and influence product strategy. Guide advanced prototyping, testing, and resolution of high-impact design challenges using data-driven analysis. Mentor and influence engineering teams across the business in technical excellence and compliance. Assess and integrate emerging technologies to enhance product innovation. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with clinical needs. Serve as a divisional expert in regulatory standards and engineering documentation. Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve processes, tools, and product performance. What You Will Need Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field). Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience. Proven experience designing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems. Proficiency in CAD modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), systems design, and reliability engineering. In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory environments. Ability to communicate complex technical strategies across business functions. Experience in medical device development or other highly regulated industries. Experience with fluid dynamics, air filtration, fabrication and plastics.