R&D Engineer (Onsite Irvine, CA)

Work Flexibility: Onsite

The R&D Engineer supports project teams in the development of medical devices. This includes writing or verifying specifications, developing testing and product processes, and designing fixtures, to ensure the concepts and/or prototypes meet requirements.  

What You Will Do

• Research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules for medical device product development and/or misc. activities. 

• Translate and/or define design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs. 

• Apply fundamental concepts, practices and procedures to problem solving.  

• Demonstrate understanding of customer needs and design inputs.

• Demonstrate understanding of product’s intended use and clinical procedures. 

• Learn how the financial models are constructed.   ​ 

• Follow fundamental industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies which apply to regulatory requirements.  

• Create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file. 

• Follow R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.  

• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.  

What You Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical plus 0+ years of relevant work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Desired)

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical preferred. 

• Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles within a regulated environment. 

• Technical ability to create engineering drawings and models, applying GD&T and CAE tools.   

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design. 

• Knowledge of Machine Shop and 3D printing practices. 

• Knowledge of Medical Device Manufacturing. 

  

 

$79,900 - $127,500 USD Annual

  

 

Travel Percentage: 10%

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.

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