**Job Overview:** This position is within the Communications Business Unit, which specializes in implementing advanced electromechanical processes and equipment. We are looking for an electrical engineer (or equivalent) with experience designing and testing electromechanically systems and equipment. **As Staff Project Engineer, we expect that you would be able to:** + Demonstrate specialized engineering knowledge and experience in advanced processes. A staff engineer will be someone whose engineering expertise translates into streamlined and cost-effective processes. + Independently, efficiently, and effectively work within a compressed manufacturing schedule to troubleshoot and resolve issues. + Evaluate existing processes and procedures to identify areas that need optimization. + Drive and implement DFM(X) activities cross functionally. + Work with R&D and NPD teams to drive and implement best manufacturing practices. + Use the latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines, and product costs. + Build productive internal and external working relationships and may periodically provide mentoring and training to other team members. **Functional Responsibilities:** + Provide engineering support for new products and processes introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented by Stryker new product development procedures. + Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications. + Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements. + Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and result from analysis. + Designs and implement electromechanical processes for current and new products. + Able to conduct Gauge R&R, DOEs, and CP/CPK analysis. + Participates in DFM, PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches. + Conducts MSA studies for new products and new processes. + Introduces new manufacturing and process technology. + Projects the costs and timeframes of projects, as well as creating work schedules and setting deadlines. **Knowledge & Skill Requirements:** + Strong analytical skills with high problem solving and process improvement orientation critical. + Experience in developing electromechanical equipment. + Familiarity with automation, robotics, and lean manufacturing. + Familiarity with mechanical metrology tools and inspection equipment. + Experience in process mapping, statistical methods, and process/ product validations would prove beneficial. + Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately. + Must be able to review printed materials. **Minimum Qualifications:** + B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education/experience. + 4 or more years experience. **Preferred Skills:** + Masters degree + Prior medical device and/or regulated industry experience + PMP or prior project experience + GDT, PPAP, SOP, DFM, MSA studies, Gauge R&R, DOEs experience + Mechanical/manufacturing experience 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. 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.