Staff Electrical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Stryker scores B on the Alion truth index.
Why Stryker? “It’s the people.” That’s the answer you’ll hear most often when you ask our employees why they love working here.
Stryker is a renowned medical device company known for exceptional quality, world-class innovation and industry leading growth. The culture at Stryker has been continuously evolving to provide employees with the best atmosphere for work and balance in professional and personal pursuits.
Stryker has received many workplace awards including:
- #8 on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S.
- Glassdoor Best Places to Work and Highest Rated CEOs
- LinkedIn Top Companies
- Great Place to Work
- Best Workplaces for Millennials
- Best Workplaces for Diversity
Stryker Instruments has a state-of-the-art headquarters in Kalamazoo, MI. The building is an incredible blend of architecture and functional design, integrating the business units to promote employee engagement and open the doors to innovation and collaboration. The complex is immersed with technology and best-in-class tools and office equipment.
Strategically located amongst a trio of metropolitan hubs, Stryker Instruments is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan which is approximately 40 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2 hours from Detroit, and 2.5 hours from Chicago.
The Product Engineering department of Stryker’s Instruments division is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer. We search for the best engineers and teammates to join our highly talented teams. As a strengths-based organization, we are extremely passionate about cultural fit and giving individuals the opportunity to apply their strengths in their work. In this role, you have the accountability and autonomy to deliver against clear expectations.
What You Will Do
- Independently design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices.
- Develop and apply advanced circuit and electrical system test methods.
- Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing.
- Conduct advanced problem solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against component and sub-system requirements.
- Conduct and design research and studies to support advanced product design.
- Analyze and correct complex product design issues, using independent judgment.
- Independently balance design tradeoffs while designing a component of the system.
- Handle multiple project streams in a fast-paced and collaborative setting.
- Work with Product Development, Production, and Contract Manufacturers on a regular basis
What You Need (Required Qualifications)
- 4+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical Engineering or related)
- Experience with schematic and PCB layout (Allegro, OrCAD, Gerbers, or similar)
- Ability to review datasheets for critical design specifications and effectively edit technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PLC design for input/output modules including but not limited to sensors, switches, meters, relays, valves and drives.
- Ability to lead and mentor other Engineers.
- Creativity and resourcefulness when faced with unforeseen challenges.
- Self-starter and curious-minded, able to dig in and find the resources needed to accomplish tasks.
- Well-spoken, with the ability to articulate precisely and succinctly in correspondence with business units, vendors, and manufacturing.
$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%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.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.