As an R&D Co-Op Student, you will perform a wide variety of technical work in planning and design of medical devices for Orthopedic Surgeons to allow them to plan and perform their procedures.
This role will support the R&D New Product Development Teams as they bring new medical devices products to market.
* **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* **Motivated product launchers.
** Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision* **Goal-oriented developers.
** Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
* **User-focused creators.
** People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients' lives.
* **Curious learners**.
People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.
* Schematic, Netlist, Layout Generation & Review: Assist in developing and reviewing electrical schematics, generating netlists, and performing layout reviews.
* BOM Management: Support the generation, scrubbing, and review of Bills of Materials (BOM).
* Prototype Design & Evaluation: Contribute to designing prototypes and evaluating their performance through systematic testing.
* Bench Testing: Perform hands-on bench testing to verify electrical designs and assess device performance.
* Electrical Stack-Ups: Participate in stack-up analysis, including:* Component de-rating analysis* Worst case/Monte Carlo analysis* LTspice simulations* Design for Excellence (DFX): Assist in Design for Manufacturing (DFMA), Design for Fabrication (DFF), and Design for Testability (DFT) reviews.
* PCB and PCBA Print Review: Generate and review PCB and PCBA prints, including detailed D-prints for manufacturing.
* Engineering Documentation: Draft engineering specifications, including:* Engineering Design Documents (EDD)* Engineering Requirements Specifications (ERS)* Architectural Requirements Documents (ARD)* Full Design Review: Participate in comprehensive design reviews, covering schematics, layouts, BOMs, print packs, and WCA design review with electrical engineering subject matter experts (EE SMEs).
* Trainer Competency Report: Collaborate with trainers and evaluators to meet competency requirements and pass technical evaluations (e.g., AO EE, Design EE, etc.).
* Support problem-solving and root cause analysis to identify and evaluate potential solutions against defined requirements.
* Conduct research and studies to support innovative product design.
.* Learn fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which align with regulatory requirements.
* With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures.
* Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
* With supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
* Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.
* Work on problems in limited scope; purposefully learn while gaining experience.
* Demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.
* Build stable relationships.
* Contribute to the project as a team member.
* Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including circuit design and analysis.
* Familiarity with electrical design tools and practices within a structured or regulated environment (e.g., team projects, internships, coursework).
* Ability to perform basic analysis tasks, including:* Understanding of tolerances and their impact on design.
* Simple statistical methods for data evaluation.
* Introductory knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing processes (e.g., stack-ups, component selection).
* Awareness of Design for Excellence (DFX) concepts (basic understanding is sufficient).
* Ability to interpret basic electrical drawings and schematics.
* Exposure to preparing or understanding engineering reports and documentation through class assignments or internships.
* Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and analysis.
* Familiarity with eCAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar tools used in coursework).
* Exposure to bench-testing equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) during labs or projects.
* Willingness to learn PCB/PCBA print generation and review processes.Experience **our inclusive, people-first culture**.
You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who **support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.
**The opportunity to contribute to **real-world projects** that make a difference in improving **healthcare and patients' lives.
** In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.
* Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position.
* Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team.
* If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after* Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.
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