Staff Mechanical Design Engineer – R&D

About the role

Join Stryker's R&D team in Carrigtwohill to design and develop innovative medical device components and subsystems. You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating across functions to bring products from concept to market.

Key responsibilities

• Independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical and electro‑mechanical components for medical devices.
• Translate user needs into design inputs, create system‑level designs, and conduct advanced prototyping and testing.
• Analyze and resolve complex product design issues using independent judgment.
• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, including Design History Files and risk management artifacts.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design for medical devices or similar regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and support Voice of Customer sessions.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in GD&T and creation of engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAE tools and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and risk management/design controls.
• Ability to develop prototypes, conduct testing, and generate detailed engineering documentation.