Sports Medicine Design Engineer

Stryker is an exceptional company with exceptional people who deliver exceptional results. We have differentiated ourselves by responding in innovative ways to the needs of our global customers and patients. We have created a work environment that attracts talented, driven people who love to win and to serve others. We hold ourselves accountable to reach or exceed our goals and to continually improve everything we do. These attributes are shared by the employees that make up Stryker. They are the things that bring us together. They are the foundation of all we do. And they are the enablers of both our past and future success.

Stryker is one of the world?s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly-based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The Company's products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. Stryker also provides outpatient physical therapy services in the United States. The Company's website address is http://www.stryker.comUnder minimal supervision designs, develops, modifies and evaluates electronic and/or mechanical components for mechanical and/or electromechanical medical devices.



Essential Functions:

Will determine and implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs.

Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results.

Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements.

Will aid in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable.

May assist in evaluating vendor capability to support development.

Will submit periodic reports on assigned topics to supervisor.

May interact, telephonically, with customers to resolve product issues.0-4 years related design engineering experience.

B.S. in mechanical or biomedical or electrical engineering or related curriculum.

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves sitting most of the time.

Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts.

Ability to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, etc.) and common measuring devices (e.g. micrometers, calipers, voltmeters, etc.).

Must have good visual acuity and demonstrate fine motor skills.

Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).

Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed instructions and design parameters.

Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.

Must be able to analyze and correct complex product design issues of a moderate scope using independent judgment.

Excellent analytical skills.

Effective interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.

Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills.Excellent repoire with surgeons:

Conduct themselves in professional manner

Above average speaking and interpersonal skills

Understand and be able to explain the surgical procedures

Ability to follow up on surgeon requests and keep lines of communication open with surgeons (cust svc orientation)

Stryker is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.To read more about Stryker, please visit our website at www.stryker.com To apply online, please visit http://www.stryker.com/careers/usaenglish.htm Additional InformationReference Code:4482BR.Contact Information:Stryker www.stryker.com