Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

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Who we want:

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

• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Stryker's Sustainability Solutions Advanced Operations team is seeking to hire an Engineer, Advanced Operations to work on new product introduction process development in Chandler, AZ. This role supports the execution of assigned project elements with an emphasis on the manufacturing process, technology, and procedures required for the manufacture of new products. This role is focused on the cleaning aspects of reprocessing including flushing, sonicating, spraying, washing, rinsing, and drying.

What you will do:

• Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures.

• 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 activities.

• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis and participate in process review meetings.

• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches.

• Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent Inspection documentation.

• Conduct qualifications, validation, and MSA studies for new products and new processes.

• Work in a hands-on manner at the manufacturing site to support the implementation of new processes as specified in development.

• Provide training for manufacturing team members.

• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.

• Ensure adherence to GDP, write MAPs/PPMs.

• Conduct DOE and result analysis, analyze cleaning equipment to establish operating data.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in cleaning methodologies and process development.

• Provide expertise in cleaning agent selection, cleaning process technologies, and cleaning process optimization.

What you need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline or an analytical/physical chemistry degree required

• 1 year of relevant work experience- preferred

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product, and process design- preferred

• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies - preferred

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing- preferred

• Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry - preferred

• Experience with cleaning processes, cleaning system design, cleaning equipment, and cleaning chemicals related to medical devices - preferred

• Experience with fluid dynamics including pipe sizing, pump sizing, hydraulic calculations, air and vacuum drying - preferred

• Experience with water systems including Soft Water, RO and RODI - preferred

• Experience with or knowledge of biological growth and removal, sampling, testing, and corrective action - preferred

About Stryker

Our benefits:

• 12 paid holidays annually

• 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.

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About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company 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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)

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Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, 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.