Principal Mechanical Engineer, R&D
BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $125k (354 that show pay).
Lead mechanical design and development of surgical fluid and smoke management systems
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Principal-level technical leadership on surgical fluid/smoke systems, with mentoring scope and cross-functional strategy ownership.
Might not be for you. Mechanical design role — materials/plastics is only a preferred nice-to-have, not the core work.
The materials anglePreferred: "In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes" and "Experience with fluid dynamics, air filtration, fabrication and plastics"
H-1B filings
Stryker filed 33 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Senior Service Quality Engineer, Project Manager, Manager, R&D Packaging. Median filed pay: $115K a year.
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- Seniority
- Staff/Principal
- Work
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 8+ yrs
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Role
- R&D / Research
Role details
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.### Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:US Stryker employee benefits.Shape the Future of Medical Innovation
At Stryker, we’re not just building products, we’re transforming healthcare. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Stryker’s Surgical Technologie’s R&D team, you’ll work on developing the next generation of state-of-the-art fluid and smoke management systems that enable safer, cleaner, and more efficient surgical environments. Also, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, drive technical strategy, and develop breakthrough technologies that improve patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose and engineer with impact.
This is a hybrid role based role in Portage, MI.
To learn more about Stryker’s Surgical Technologies portfolio, please click here: Surgical Technologies \| Stryker
What You Will Do
- Lead the design, development, and evaluation of complex mechanical systems and platform-level architectures.
- Translate user needs into system-level specifications and influence product strategy.
- Guide advanced prototyping, testing, and resolution of high-impact design challenges using data-driven analysis.
- Mentor and influence engineering teams across the business in technical excellence and compliance.
- Assess and integrate emerging technologies to enhance product innovation.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with clinical needs.
- Serve as a divisional expert in regulatory standards and engineering documentation.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve processes, tools, and product performance.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field).
- Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience.
- Proven experience designing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), systems design, and reliability engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory environments.
- Ability to communicate complex technical strategies across business functions.
- Experience in medical device development or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience with fluid dynamics, air filtration, fabrication and plastics.
United States of America Pay Ranges
- USN: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker 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. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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