Stryker Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland
Position Summary
As a Staff Engineer in our R&D team, you will lead the design and development of innovative solutions for Orthopaedic and Trauma applications, with a strong focus on New Product Development (NPD). You’ll drive technical excellence across projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful products that improve patient outcomes.
What you will do
* Independently design and implement complex concepts and systems including system architectural design, relevant design documentation, test planning and execution
* Specialize in various technology domains and evaluate new technologies
* Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs
* Drive designs and the selection of platform technologies
* Work independently with surgeon customers in a user setting, clearly communicate design goals, drive design decisions and incorporate feedback into designs
* Ensure compliance with the relevant requirements in cooperation with other engineering disciplines, QA/RA/AO, etc.
* Train and mentor regarding established engineering best practices, design principles, processes and tools
* Perform holistic problem analysis
* Design and implement solutions to address identified problems
* Coordinate/manage the implementation of state‑of‑the‑art technologies
What you will need
* Bachelor's degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. Prefer Masters Degree in a technical discipline
* 4+ years of product design experience in Orthopaedics in the medical device industry or equivalent
* Demonstrated leadership of technical work groups
* Experience in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of orthopaedic implants is desirable
* Experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release
* Experience in design controls and risk management within a regulated industry
* Experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer ProE
* Experience with biomechanics, numerical simulations and/or manufacturing processes
* Demonstrated understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its application
* Demonstrated ability to mentor and educate individuals or small groups as well as multiple project teams to ensure that best design practices and standards are met
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
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 150 million patients annually.
Compensation: €45,000.00-€50,000.00
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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