Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker is looking to hire Staff Process Engineer, Advanced Operations. This role is located in San Jose, California and will support new product introductions at Stryker Medical's Acute Care Business Unit with primary focus on wearable communications technology.

Who we want -

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Self-directed innovators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker Medical offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical, and surgical, neurotechnology, and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. As the Staff Process Engineer, Advanced Operations you will have the opportunity to work on the design transfer of new products from research through development and on into production. This is a hybrid role based out of San Jose, CA.

What you will do:

• Provide process engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented per Stryker design transfer procedures.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with new product launches.
• Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications.
• Assist in the selection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Support capital acquisition activity including equipment selection, procurement, installation and validation.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis.
• Participate in process review meetings.
• Develop inspection and test method protocols/equipment.
• Conduct MSA studies for new products and processes.
• Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements, manufacturing and test strategies per applicable regulations.
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success as a leader on the team.
• Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.
• Build relationships and influence across the engineering groups within the business.

What you need:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant full-time work experience required.
• Experience in consumer electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Understanding of electrical components and manufacturing methods, including common failure modes required for building PCBAs.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD and/or other design and analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret and analyze system drawings with basic Mechanical/Software/Electrical Interactions. 
• Experience working with external suppliers for process verification/validation.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and test electrical designs (preferred).
• Experience in an FDA-regulated or regulated industry (preferred).

$113,900 - $186,700 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.