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Staff Engineer, Platforms Robotic Mechanical Engineer

MichiganOnsiteFull TimeStaff$102,600–$171,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • engineering drawing creation

Nice to have

  • CAE tools
  • materials and manufacturing processes
  • risk management
  • quality systems
  • Creo
  • 3D modeling

Role summary

Stryker is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer for their Mako Enabling Technology team in Portage, MI. This onsite role focuses on designing, developing, and verifying life-changing medical devices, translating user needs into specifications, and leading prototyping and testing. The engineer will resolve complex design issues using data-driven analysis, apply clinical knowledge, ensure compliance with industry standards, and mentor others. Collaboration across functions is key to driving projects from concept to launch. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of four years of relevant experience are required, along with proficiency in engineering drawing creation and GD&T.

Work Flexibility: Onsite

At Stryker, we’re committed to improving healthcare through cutting-edge medical technologies. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on our Mako Enabling Technology team within Research & Development, you’ll lead the design and development of life-changing devices that directly impact patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and make a lasting difference. 


To learn more about Stryker’s Robotics’ Portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/joint-replacement/systems/Mako_SmartRobotics_Overview.html


You will need to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Portage, MI office and be on-site 5 days per week.


What You Will Do 

  • Design, develop, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices with minimal supervision. 
  • Translate user needs into design specifications and deliver system-level solutions. 
  • Lead prototyping and testing efforts to validate design performance. 
  • Identify and resolve complex design issues using data-driven analysis to improve processes and outcomes. 
  • Apply clinical knowledge to author design inputs and support Voice of Customer sessions. 
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and mentor others in design control practices. 
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files. 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects from concept through launch. 

What You Will Need 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum four years of relevant engineering experience. 
  • Experience designing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies. 
  • Proficiency in engineering drawing creation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles. 
  • Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. 
  • Familiarity with risk management and quality systems in a regulated environment. 
  • Experience using Creo for 3D modeling, design development, and engineering documentation. 

$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual



Travel Percentage: Up to 25%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.
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