Staff Process Engineer- Electrical

Why engineering at Stryker?

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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Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. We are currently seeking a Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations to join our Stryker Instruments division in Kalamazoo Michigan.

Who we want:

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

• Dedicated achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you will do:

As the Staff Engineer in Advanced Operations you will provide process engineering support for sustainment and improvement of our surgical instruments, working with Marketing, R&D, Cost Accounting, and Advanced Sourcing, Advanced Quality, and Validation team members. They serve as the voice of operations in the development process and work on design for manufacturability and assembly. This position is responsible for process design, development, and validation in new product development.

• Working closely with internal and contract manufacturers to develop processes for electro-mechanical assembly including PCBA manufacturing, potting, soldering, pressing, plastic injection molding, torquing and manual assembly

• Leads or support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation, and validation

• Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications

• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements

• Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols

• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis

• Lead and/or participate in process review meetings.

• Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plan, SOP and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) generation associated with product transfers and launches

• Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent Inspection documentation

• Review and approval of validation documentation

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), PCBA manufacturing, potting, soldering, pressing, torqueing and manual assembly

• Experience in a FDA regulated or highly regulated industry

• Innovative thinker; able to envisage new and better ways of doing things

• Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues

• Good instincts and sound judgement for electrical, mechanical and structural design

• Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize and implement concurrent tasks

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

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Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.