Senior Material Design Engineer - R&D

Stryker Neurovascular Division is hiring a Senior Materials Engineer - R D to work in Salt Lake City, Utah. Neurovascular | Stryker . This role requires a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of three days per week at our Salt Lake City location: 4870 West 2100 South, Utah. What You Will Do: Independently plan and manage daily activities to meet project timelines and milestones. Design and coordinate engineering tests, analyze results, and prepare technical documentation and reports. Develop and fabricate tooling, fixtures, and automation to support product and process development. Troubleshoot design, material, or process-related issues in new products and manufacturing. Apply design control principles and ensure high-quality deliverables in compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Maintain accurate engineering documentation throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, clinical, regulatory, and marketing teams to drive project success. What You Need: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related technical field) required Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience, or a Master's degree in Engineering with applicable specialization Preferred Requirements: Prior experience in the medical device industry, with exposure to physician interaction and understanding of clinical procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Excellent analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills to resolve technical challenges. Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and understand basic system-level issues. Working knowledge of material science, with emphasis on nanotechnology applications. Hands-on experience with simulation/FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus, CATIA); familiarity with guidewires, catheters, or robotics is a plus. Provide guidance or training to technicians and contribute to building quality into all aspects of engineering work.