Job Details

Stryker

http://www.stryker.com

Principal Electrical Engineering Lead (Hybrid)

Occupation: Engineering and Architecture

Specialty: Architectural Engineering

Visa sponsorship provided: No

Location: Portage, Michigan, United States

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 with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Who We Want:

Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
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.
User-focused creators. Engineers who design with the user in mind, developing medical devices that help change patients’ lives.
Self-directed innovators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

What You Will Do:
As a Principal Electrical Engineering Lead in Orthopedic Instruments, you will provide leadership and technical direction to the greater R&D Electrical program team for assigned projects including establishing project plans and identifying critical paths with risk mitigation plans to ensure successful execution of projects. Perform a wide variety of technical work in planning and design of products and/or components which will lead to new or improved products/product lines under marketing, cost, time, and regulatory constraints.

Technical Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor electrical engineering technical team in design and development of components, sub-systems, and/or systems for medical devices.
Apply and mentor others on advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts across various products within business.
Provide leadership, mentoring and performance feedback to more junior engineers and technicians.
Assess and integrate new technologies and capabilities (prototyping, testing, et.al.) for the organization.
Guide the successful completion of major programs, including indirect oversight of the designs of electronic circuit and/or components of high complexity, through feasibility assessment, requirements capture, part selection, schematics capture, simulation, performing or guiding layout, board bring-up & test, and software integration, design for EMC and manufacturability (DFM).
Navigate and influence the Intellectual landscape for filings and protection.
Develop and influence a number of invention disclosures, patents or trade secrets.

Business Responsibilities:

Possess an in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive landscape.
Partner with customers, internal and external key opinion leaders to develop technical strategies that meet clinical needs.
Strategize and execute customer-facing activities like voice of customer and customer centric design across the business.
Collaborate on financial /business modeling and support business reviews to validate a technical approach.

Med Device Compliance:

Divisional expert with extensive experience applying industry standards in device development.
Act as independent reviewer and advisor for the creation or refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file.
Lead the development of standards and regulations, working closely with functions within and across business.

General Responsibilities:

Lead cooperative efforts with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
Lead and support team members to create or improve procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology requirements.
Develop and utilize tools to enhance the company’s product/process development or performance.
Mentor and grow technical talent within discipline/function.
Hold team accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy, and drive to meet business priorities.
Mentor, develop and influence across the business, intentionally building divisional relationships.

What You Need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of electrical design and product development experience
Ability to lead and teach electrical engineers in electrical design.
Advanced understanding of the design of complex components and sub-systems.
Ability to apply advanced circuit and electrical system test methods.

Preferred Qualifications: (Although this is a lead role, this individual will not have direct reports to manage)

Advanced understanding of manufacturing and testing methods.
Ability to apply standard technologies used in industry.
Advanced understanding of the interplay between system requirements (EE, ME, SW).
Ability to perform complex system level stack-ups including mechanical, software, and other inputs.
Experience with advanced circuit design techniques and theories with experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal, motor control, motor design and/or power electronics.
Experience in autoclavable electro-mechanical designs.
Expertise in battery management systems and related circuitry and algorithms, including state of health, state of charge, cell balancing, and charging.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the IEC 60601-x standards.

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.