Senior Staff/Principal Engineer

requirements definition, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, installation, commissioning, and validation. Champion automation and manufacturing excellence across the site, including adoption of best practices and continuous improvement methodologies and Benchmark automation technologies and process capabilities across the Stryker network. Communicate effectively with business partners to resolve process, product, and equipment issues.Evaluate project outcomes and provide manufacturing guidance, recommendations, and support as required. Support new product and new process introduction activities, ensuring alignment with Stryker’s New Product Development Process. Lead and execute process validations (VP, IQ, OQ, PQ), author associated documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.Conduct Gauge R&R studies, capability analyses, and process characterization for new and existing processes. Lead assigned value-stream and cross-functional projects, including scoping, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification, documentation, and operational handover Demonstrate proficiency in applying industry standards, including design requirements, qualification strategies, and regulatory guidelines Lead creation, review, and refinement of engineering documentation including the Design History File (DHF), technical reports, and validation packages. Follow and mentor team members on R&D procedures, including design controls, risk management, and documentation per Stryker’s Quality Management System. What you need: Required Skills- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering—Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field. Experience 12 years - 15 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in industrial automation, process development, or advanced manufacturing. Preferred Skills Strong ability to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, with strong understanding of DFM principles. Deep knowledge of Computer vision/programming with Python /Industrial automation/ electrical/ pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in automated manufacturing. Working knowledge of process validation, statistical tools (PFMEA, SPC), and methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving (DMAIC). Ability to communicate moderately complex technical concepts, project plans, and system architectures to cross-functional team members. Exposure to industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, robotics, and machine vision is highly desirable Travel Percentage: 30% Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.