Senior Staff Design Engineer, R&D

Senior Staff Design Engineer, R&D

Stryker

Cork, Ireland

This role is true R&D where you as a Snr Staff Engineer will be part of a group that has complete design control for all extremities power tools. In Cork, the team own the strategy and the portfolio. The team meet with the surgeons and gain a lot of clinical exposure. You will work with a multi disciplinary team including software, electrical and mechanical.

Who we want:

Designs and develops mechanical component assemblies or subassemblies for mechanical and/or electromechanical medical devices.

What you will do:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead research, design, development, modification and evaluation of modules, assemblies, or subsystems;
• Apply and mentor others on advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts;
• Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs independently;
• Conduct, design, and select advanced prototyping and testing;
• Lead and guide in correction of complex product design issues;
• Conduct technology exploration and influence application in the business;
• Develop invention disclosures, patents or trade secrets.

Business Responsibilities:

• Contribute to competitive and market strategy by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the market, customer dynamics and competitive offerings;
• Apply strong understanding of clinical procedures to enhance product development;
• Contribute and execute customer facing activities like voice of customer and customer centric design in partnership with internal and external stakeholders;
• Demonstrate financial acumen.

Compliance:

• Mentor others as a business unit expert on the usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations;
• Lead others to create and refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file and create more progressive technical content;
• Contribute to R&D procedures and development of industry standards working closely with cross-functional business units.

General Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success;
• Identify and lead the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required;
• Develop, Research, Prototype, leveraging multiple methodologies for evaluation;
• Contribute to complex product development through release and lead one technical area of expertise;
• Hold self and others accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities;
• Mentor, develop and inspire others in current and future roles;
• Collaborate and influence others on cross functional teams advancing partnerships to achieve business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical & 6+ years of mechanical design work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):

Technical Skills:

• Experience in developing and optimizing complex designs for mechanical/electro-mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles;
• Experience in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools to optimize the design;
• In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing and processing methods and technologies to support complex product development;
• Ability to communicate complex plans and technical information to team members.

Apply Now