R&D Senior Staff Electrical Engineer (HYBRID)

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.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team 

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

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.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker’s engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

We are proud to be named one 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

Our benefits include bonuses; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock-based plans; paid time off 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.

WHO WE WANT

• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvements across the business.
• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This role is on the Electrical Engineering team at Stryker Medical division's Acute Care business unit. We primarily work with patient handling and patient care equipment within the hospital space such as stretchers, hospital beds, and support surfaces. This role falls under the team addressing the high-acuity market, with a focus on products that often come into direct contact with patient.  It includes gaining a deep understanding of customer needs through research and partnership with upstream marketing and also through direct interactions with customers.  Working with a diverse team, you will design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices.  The role includes the full development process from research to product launch. 

Technical Responsibilities

• You will design circuits including but not limited to Schematic Capture, Layout and Failure Mode Analysis for PCBA’s, Cables and other electromechanical components.
• You will independently design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices.
• You will develop and apply advanced circuit and electrical system test methods.
• You will analyze & test for electromagnetic compliance (EMI/EMC), reliability, safety, cost and design for manufacturing/assembly / test.
• You will conduct advanced problem-solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against component and sub-system requirements.
• You will conduct and design research and studies to support advanced product design.
• You will translate user needs to design inputs/specifications and produce advanced component and sub-system level designs.

Business Responsibilities:

• Advance solutions by applying in-depth knowledge of customer needs, market and competitive offerings.
• Apply detailed knowledge of clinical procedures to author design inputs.
• Support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians.
• Demonstrate developing financial acumen.

Med Device Compliance:

• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file.
• Follow and mentor others on R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.

General Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success as a leader on the team.
• Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology.
• Support and execute segments of complex product development to advance projects through the design /development/launch process.
• Contribute to product development from concept through release.
• Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.
• Build relationships and influence across the engineering groups within the business.

WHAT YOU NEED

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in EE or related discipline & 6+ years of work experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to Lead and Teach Electrical Engineers in Electrical Design
• Advanced understanding of electrical components and manufacturing methods including common failure modes in embedded electronics.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD and/or other circuit design and analysis tools to design.
• Knowledge of standard technologies used in industry.
• Knowledge of basic troubleshooting techniques in electrical hardware & software
• Ability to interpret and analyze system drawings with basic Mechanical/Software/Electrical Interactions.
• Knowledge of sub-system, system, and environmental interactions and how to design to them.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of wired interface protocols, including CAN, I2C, UART, RS-232, RS-485, CAN, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, and DRAM interfaces
• Experience in DC motor control with brushed and brushless motor applications
• Knowledge of DC SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) topologies
• General understanding of electrical sensor technologies being offered in the industry.
• Ability to work closely with software, mechanical, and Electrical Engineering disciplines.
• Experience working with suppliers on process improvements, test methods development e.g. ICT, FCT, AOI.
• Familiarity with Medical Safety and EMC standard IEC 60601-1

Travel Percentage: 20%

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.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Our benefits:

• 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 one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, 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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