Principal Mechanical Engineer
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer in R&D, you will lead the research, design, development, modification, and evaluation of surgical tables and similar devices, including industrial and medical robotics. To learn more about Stryker's Communication Business Unit click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/communications.html You will need to live within commuting distance of our Flower Mound, TX office. You will need to be in the office three days per week. What you will do: Partner with customers, and internal and external key opinion leaders to develop technical strategies that meet clinical needs Independent reviewer and advisor for the creation or refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file Lead and support complex product development for cross-functional teams, influencing multiple technical areas of expertise Mentor, develop, and influence across the business, intentionally building divisional relationships while collaborating with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. Designs, validates and brings new products to market. Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety. Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials. Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings. What You Need: Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical Minimum 8 years of work experience in electromechanical systems or robotics in a highly regulated industry (medical, automotive, or aerospace) Experience in motion systems (e.g. rotary/linear drives, bearings, gears, linkages, etc.), electric/hydraulic actuators, sensors, and motion controls. Experience in New Product Development Experience in implementing design methodologies such as DFM, Reliability, Systems Design Experience utilizing Solid Modeling and CAE tools to optimize product designs Apply Job!