Staff R&D Systems Engineer– Intelligence Systems (Hybrid in Flower Mound, TX)

at  Stryker Corporation

WHY ENGINEERING AT STRYKER?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.
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Stryker’s mission is Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Systems R&D team at Stryker Communications embodies this mission by diving deep with end-users, and collaborating cross-functionally, to conceive and realize category-leading Infrastructure Solutions (Booms, Lights, Tables, Intelligence) that balance user needs, business objectives and technology innovation.
We leverage user-centered design and Systems Engineering methodologies to drive front-end product development and then oversee execution, with a strong focus on product definition, systems architecture, and user experience.
Successful candidates will need to be passionate about product development, engaging with end-users and creating compelling operational and clinical solutions that will make healthcare better for our customers. Successful candidates will also bridge the space between R&D and Marketing, providing critical product and project leadership.
As a Staff Systems Engineer at Stryker, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving product development from inception to execution. You’ll be deeply involved in understanding user needs, refining product definitions, and crafting exceptional user experiences. Passion for innovation and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes are essential traits for this role. Successful candidates will possess the ability to bridge the gap between R&D and Marketing, providing strategic leadership that shapes the future of healthcare technology.
Seeking a strong individual with expertise in AI/ML and Generative AI initiatives. The role requires managing the end-to-end lifecycle of technical projects, from ideation through implementation, with an emphasis on AI-driven solutions.
Join our team in revolutionizing healthcare with innovative solutions that enhance patient care and clinical efficiency!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field (Biomedical, Software, Electrical).
• 4+ years of experience in software, electrical, or electro-mechanical engineering fields, preferably in a regulated product development.
• Experience leading 2 or more products through the complete development lifecycle.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of agile product development and life-cycle management process.
• Experience with feature prioritization and product roadmap tradeoffs.
• Familiarity/experience with AI/ML and Generative AI.

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Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Concept Phase: Collaborate with teams to research user needs, develop intelligence roadmaps, explore new technologies, and generate product design concepts.
• Development Phase: Serve as the R&D product owner, documenting key decisions, fostering collaboration, and driving consensus across teams. Leading Technical Design Reviews
• Execution Phase: Lead cross-functional teams to solve technical and usability challenges, ensuring design integrity throughout the development lifecycle.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform research to understand market needs and identify customer pain-points that can be solved by connected Intelligent systems.
• Develop detailed, crisp business requirements and user stories that can be used to create product specifications.
• Manage trade-offs among customer experience, performance, profitability, and operational support load.
• Work alongside hardware and software teams to deliver products/ features on time, with quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to execute product launches.
• Improve product operations efficiency.