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Stryker

Senior Engineer, R&D

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$81K - $136K/yr

Lab or process equipment experience Preferred Qualifications: * Medical device industry experience ... Automation experience * Electronic validation systems (ex. Valgenesis) * Electronic data management ...

Stryker

Senior Engineer, R&D

Salt Lake City, UT

$81K - $136K/yr

Lab or process equipment experience Preferred Qualifications: * Medical device industry experience ... Automation experience * Electronic validation systems (ex. Valgenesis) * Electronic data management ...

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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab automation engineer in Utah is $43.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.46 and $54.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Lab Automation Engineer do?

A Lab Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated systems used in laboratory environments to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility of experiments. They work with robotics, software, and laboratory instruments to streamline workflows for research, diagnostics, or manufacturing processes. Their responsibilities often include programming automation scripts, integrating hardware and software, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating with scientists to optimize lab operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Lab Automation Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Automation Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering or life sciences, experience with laboratory workflows, and proficiency in programming and automation. Familiarity with tools such as liquid handling robots, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), scripting languages (like Python or VBA), and certifications like Six Sigma or CLIA can be highly advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills set top performers apart. These skills are crucial for designing efficient automated systems, maintaining equipment, and ensuring seamless lab operations in complex, collaborative environments.

What are some common challenges Lab Automation Engineers face in their daily work?

Lab Automation Engineers often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting integration issues between new automation equipment and existing lab systems, as well as optimizing protocols for maximum efficiency. Adjusting to rapidly evolving technology and managing the customization of automated solutions for diverse experiments are also common aspects of the role. Collaboration with scientists, IT specialists, and quality control teams is essential to ensure that automation meets both technical and regulatory requirements. Successfully navigating these challenges requires adaptability, communication, and a solution-oriented mindset.

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Senior Engineer, R&D

Senior Engineer, R&D

Stryker

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$81K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite
What You Will Do:
Join a driven, growing team in a fast-paced environment where engineering excellence matters. In this role you will support equipment in our R&D labs from procurement, installation, qualification and ongoing support. The testing activities these labs support vary from testing prototypes, testing products that are under development, testing completed products for device validation and supporting equipment that builds the prototype products.
  • Successfully contributes to project teams typically including the following activities: product design and development, fixture and equipment development including automation.
  • Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet project timelines.
  • Generates documentation, such as IQ, OQ, FAT, SAT, URS, IU, tooling specification and others.
  • Working knowledge of PLM, CN, EAM, CalWeb or similar systems
  • Supports capital equipment procurement, installation and documentation.
  • Participates with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
  • SME for all tools and test equipment in the R&D Labs.
  • Participates and supports internal and external audits within R&D.
  • Applies knowledge of mechanical, electrical and controls systems to procure and introduce equipment for prototyping and product evaluation.
  • Works cooperatively with R&D, Quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing to ensure project success.

What You Will Need:
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical or equivalent
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Lab or process equipment experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Medical device industry experience
  • Automation experience
  • Electronic validation systems (ex. Valgenesis)
  • Electronic data management system (ex. PLM)
  • CAD experience

  • $81,600 - $136,000 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 20%
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.

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