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
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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.
- Curious learners. Engineers who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop products.
- User-focused creators. Engineers who design with the user in mind, developing products that help change patients' lives.
- 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:
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
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 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:
- Design and develop electrical components for medical devices.
- Apply circuit and electrical system test methods.
- Assist with prototyping and bench testing.
- Work closely with manufacturing and other cross functional partners to support day to day manufacturing and sourcing.
- Support Quality & Service teams for analysis of customer complaints related to product failures & provide solutions to resolve the same. Will need to travel to customers, as needed, to better understand and solve ongoing field issues.
- Work on engineering change orders (ECOs) and own design change from root cause analysis to implementation; this involves working with cross functional team members to understand the problem, propose solutions, prototype design, , plan and conduct testing, arrange team collaboration meetings, present to Change approval board for design approval and implementation
- Support and engage with New Product Development teams for design on new products.
- As part of the design process, you will design circuits including Schematic Capture, Layout, Simulation and Failure Mode Analysis for PCBA's, Cables and other electromechanical components.
- Analyze & test for electromagnetic compliance (EMI/EMC), reliability, safety, cost and design for manufacturing / assembly / test.
- Work with electrical tools like DMM, Oscilloscope, Network and spectrum analyzers & product specific test fixtures
- Under supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design.
General Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success and contribute to the project as a team member.
- Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.
- Demonstrate ownership and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
- Build relationships and influence among peers.
What You Will Need:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in EE or related discipline & 2+ years of work experience
- Basic knowledge of electrical components and manufacturing methods
- Basic ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
- Basic understanding of the electrical design process
- Knowledge of design and concept generation CAD, CAE, or simulation tools
- Knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods
- Knowledge of system components and associated requirements
- Knowledge of basic troubleshooting techniques in electrical hardware & software
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC aspects of wireless technologies
- Basic scripting techniques for data analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of wired interface protocols, including I2C, UART, RS-232, RS-485, CAN, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, and DRAM interfaces •
- Knowledge of wireless interface protocols, such as Bluetooth, BLE, RFID, and Wi-Fi,, including standards, requirements, and testing protocols
- Ability to utilize simulation tools including Pspice and PCBA layout tools to implement robust and effective interface solutions
- Ability to work closely with software, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines to implement EMC best practices and execute testing at internal/external labs •
- Knowledge of standard wireless communication protocols (Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth/BLE 802.15.4 etc)
- Proficiency in the hardware, software and troubleshooting techniques used to develop and debug wireless communication interfaces.
About Stryker
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 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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