Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D - Cork, Carrigtwohill IDA Business & Technology Park Innovation Centre

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

We are excited to announce that that the Stryker Instrument’s Neurosurgical (NS) R&D team is growing!  We are a team of innovators and executors who specialize in partnering with the world’s top neuro and spine surgeons to develop procedural innovations.  Our global team is looking for a design engineer who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible by collaborating across the globe with other world-class engineers and our customers to deliver new products that Make Health Care Better.  

 

Who we want:

• Self-directed activators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

• Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.

• User-focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.

What you will do:

• Design and launch innovative new medical devices

• Be the technical lead for a multifunctional project team

• Liaise with surgeons to define user needs and ensure the product meets and exceeds expectations

Technical Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules for medical devices

• Translate design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs

• Develop and analyze solutions, prototyping one or more options to provide proof of concept

• Apply fundamental and some advanced concepts, practices and procedures for problem solving

Business Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of customer needs and design inputs

• Demonstrate proficiency with product’s intended use and clinical procedures

• Learn how the financial models are constructed

Med Device Compliance:

• Follow fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which apply to regulatory requirements

• Independently create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file

• Follow R&D procedure like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System

General Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success

• Quickly process and assimilate procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required

• Work on complex problems, applying advanced experience and learnings

• Demonstrate ownership and prioritize work with minimal supervision

• Works as key member of the team, collaborating with others and solidifying relationships

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical & 2+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles

• Technical ability to create engineering drawings and models, applying GD&T and CAE tools

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design

• Ability to Communicate basic plans and technical information to team members

Travel Percentage: 20%