Job Description
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 withotherincredibly talented and intelligentpeople, 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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Senior Staff Engineer, R&D
Role: Permanent
Position: Hybrid
This is a permanent position based in Stryker's Neuro Vascular R&D Hub in our Model Farm Road, Cork
About the site:
Our Model Farm Road site was acquired in 2011 and today's bespoke facility opened in 2013. The site is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility, including a 33,000 sq. ft. cleanroom, specialises in the development and manufacturing of neurovascular devices. In 2022 Model Farm Road opened an additional R&D lab space, the NeuroHub, increasing the site's capacity for state-of-the-art R&D solution development for neurovascular disease treatment.
About the role:
Technical Responsibilities:
Independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify components, modules and sub-systems for medical devices.
Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs with some guidance.
Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing.
Analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment.
Additional role-specific technical areas of responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary by the local hiring manager.
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:
Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations.
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.
Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology.
Support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance projects through the design /development/launch process.
Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build partnership to achieve business objectives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (strongly desired):
Technical Skills:
6 years of experience
Master's degree may count for 2 years of experience; PhD degree may count for 4-5 years of experience
Prior experience in medical device industry preferred
Strong technical ability to develop and optimize designs for mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles
Strong technical ability in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools
Adept at applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design.
Ability to communicate moderate complexity plans and technical information to team members.