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Stryker

Design Engineer, R&D - Mechanical

Portage, MI · On-site

$69K - $110K/yr

Onsite Stryker is seeking to hire a Design Engineer to support Stryker Medical's Acute Care ... Creating and/or refining engineering documentation, such as the Design History File and the Device ...

Adrian Steel Company

Design Engineer

Adrian, MI · On-site

... seeking a Design Engineer A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty ... 401K Medical / Health Savings Account Dental Employee Assistance Teladoc Group Life Short ...

Adrian Steel Company

Design Engineer

Adrian, MI · On-site

Collaboratively work with design engineers and manufacturing engineers to incorporate best ... Medical / Health Savings Account * Dental * Employee Assistance * Teladoc * Group Life * Short ...

APM Terminals

Solution Design Engineer

Lake City, MI · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

SUMMARY The Solutions Design Engineer position reports to the Solutions Engineering Manager. The ... Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities COMPANY BENEFITS Medical Dental ...

ecojiva LLC

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Solar Design Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

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ecojiva LLC

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Solar Design Engineer

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How much do medical device design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical device design engineer in Michigan is $43.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.58 and $51.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a medical device design engineer do?

A Medical Device Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing medical devices that improve patient care and meet regulatory standards. They work on creating prototypes, testing designs, and ensuring products are safe, effective, and manufacturable. Their role often involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, regulatory specialists, and manufacturing teams. They also stay up to date with technological advancements and compliance requirements in the medical industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a medical device design engineer?

To thrive as a Medical Device Design Engineer, you need a solid background in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, with expertise in product development and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with CAD software, prototyping tools, and standards such as ISO 13485 and FDA regulations is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for developing innovative, safe, and regulatory-compliant medical devices that improve patient outcomes.

How does a medical device design engineer collaborate with cross-functional teams during product development?

Medical Device Design Engineers regularly work alongside professionals from regulatory, quality assurance, clinical, and manufacturing teams. They participate in design reviews, translate clinical needs into technical requirements, and ensure designs meet safety and compliance standards. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as engineers must incorporate feedback, address concerns from various stakeholders, and document changes throughout the development lifecycle. This collaborative approach helps ensure the final product is both effective and compliant with industry regulations.

What is the difference between Medical Device Design Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectMedical Device Design EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in biomedical, mechanical engineering, or related; certifications like Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) are commonBachelor's in mechanical engineering; optional certifications like Professional Engineer (PE)
Work EnvironmentMedical device companies, healthcare settings, R&D labsManufacturing, automotive, aerospace, R&D labs
Industry UsageDesigning and developing medical devices, ensuring regulatory complianceDesigning mechanical systems across various industries

Medical Device Design Engineers focus on creating and refining medical devices, ensuring they meet health regulations and user needs. Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope, working on mechanical systems in multiple industries. While both roles require engineering fundamentals, Medical Device Design Engineers specialize in healthcare applications and regulatory standards.

Medical Device Design Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Medical Device Design Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,351 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Staff Design Quality Engineer (Software/Electrical)

Portage, MI • On-site

Stryker
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$89K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide on-site quality support for new product development and partner with cross-functional teams throughout the development process.

  • Lead risk management activities, including developing risk management plans, conducting risk reviews, and verifying the effectiveness of risk controls.

  • Support design validation activities, including human factors usability engineering, and contribute to final design verification and validation reports.

Stryker rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

137th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Stryker is hiring a Staff Design Quality Engineer (Software/Electrical) in Portage, Michigan to support our Medical business. In this role, you will provide on-site quality support for new product development and partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, Product Security, Testing, and Regulatory, throughout the development process. You will develop electrical and software development plans, support execution of those plans, and provide post-market quality support through the change control process. You may also support quality improvement projects.

What you will do:

  • Partner closely with R&D to ensure product designs meet quality requirements for safety and effectiveness. Support the collection of market feedback to inform design requirements and validate the design with customers as it matures through the production launch.
  • Work closely with Product Security and R&D teams to accomplish product security activities and ensure the design is in line with the cybersecurity required practices.
  • Lead risk management activities for new product development teams by developing risk management plans and reports, conducting risk reviews, and verifying the implementation and effectiveness of risk controls.
  • Partner with Operations and suppliers to ensure supplier processes and Stryker manufacturing processes implement robust process controls.
  • Participate in design reviews and track how the design, documentation, and manufacturing process mitigate risks throughout the development process.
  • Lead design validation activities including human factors usability engineering.
  • Support product design and quality transfers to internal and/or external manufacturing facilities.
  • Analyze and define critical quality attributes for products and processes through risk analysis techniques.
  • Contribute to the completion of final design verification and validation reports.
  • Support PPAP planning, communicate PPAP requirements to component suppliers, and support PPAP approval.

What you will need

  • Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering (or other engineering degree with relevant electrical or software experience).
  • 4+ years' experience in quality, manufacturing, new product development, software or engineering.

Preferred

  • Experience within medical device/manufacturing industry.
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485 (medical device standard) and ISO 14971 (risk management standard), IEC-62304 (software development life cycle)
  • Data analysis (statistical analysis, sampling plans, statistical process control, Minitab) experience.
  • Demonstrated applied knowledge of Advanced Quality tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, and Mistake Proofing/Poke Yoke.
    Demonstrated ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
  • Six Sigma Certification.
  • ASQ CSQE certification.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

  • USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

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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.

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