Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, Advanced Operations

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Who we want:

Stryker is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join our Advanced Operations team, supporting the Neurosurgical Business Unit. More specifically, we are seeking an Electrical Engineer with software experience in a regulated environment. You will have the opportunity to work on the design transfer of new products from research through development and into production.

What you will do:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing test software, owning the end-of-line functional circuit tester development. Provide debugging and support during NPI builds.
• Integrate Firmware Releases and Diagnostic API (Application Programming Interface).
• Collaborate with internal teams and contract manufacturers to establish efficient processes for electro-mechanical assembly, including PCBA manufacturing, potting, soldering, pressing, plastic injection molding, torquing, and manual assembly.
• Design and develop requirements, prototypes, and solutions to deliver electrical systems for surgical applications.
• Produce detailed electrical and electronic designs and release the associated documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering teams, and program management to deliver high-quality products.
• Contribute to the construction and evaluation of electrical prototypes.
• Apply strong knowledge of medical-industry manufacturing standards and quality documentation practices.
• Lead or support capital equipment acquisition including specification, vendor negotiation, installation, and validation.
• Ensure process and product quality meets defined operational and material specifications.
• Select components and equipment based on performance requirements, reliability, and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with quality engineers to establish component-level testing and inspection requirements.
• Evaluate equipment performance, conduct experiments, and analyze resulting data.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan development, SOP creation, and PPAP activities for product transfers and launches.
• Conduct capability studies for in‑process inspections and generate corresponding inspection documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 6+ years of work experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience designing electronic hardware (PCBs, cables) with an emphasis on manufacturability
• Skilled in reading electrical schematics, CAD drawings, and product architecture diagrams
• Experience with ICT, FCT, safety testing, and functional testing practices
• Experience with PCBA DFM and high-volume manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with end-of-line test software for complex PCBAs and high-level console assemblies
• Ability to perform intricate electrical stackups

Travel Percentage: 20%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.