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Senior Staff Engineer

Stryker stryker.com Open
San Jose Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Stryker. San Jose · full-time · $133,400–$222,300 base.

SalaryStated by Stryker
$133,400 – $222,300
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from StrykerOur estimate for the market: $192,500–$244,475Median $223,031
Below the market median of $223,031 for senior engineering leadership roles in San Jose.
Worked out from 45 postings that stated pay, median $223,031. Last updated Oct 30, 2026.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationSan Jose
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$133,400–$222,300
PostedNov 4, 2026
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build ICT, functional and electromechanical tests for products entering production and those already being made
  • Verify manufacturing processes and qualify equipment, using Gauge R&R, experiments and capability analysis
  • Create test fixtures, schematics, measurement setups and documentation to strengthen coverage and repeatability
  • Resolve difficult production and test problems with manufacturing teams, suppliers and contract manufacturers
  • Advise design and manufacturing engineers on testability and manufacturability during product launches and process transfers

What you bring

  • A bachelor's in electrical, computer or mechatronics engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least eight years of engineering work with a bachelor's degree, or six relevant years with a master's
  • Hands-on development of PCBA manufacturing tests, including in-circuit and functional testing
  • Experience using LabVIEW and TestStand, plus statistical methods such as Gauge R&R and process capability analysis

Who this fits

This suits an experienced engineer focused on manufacturing test, process readiness and production support. The role is onsite in San Jose and includes travel of ten percent.

From the employer

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Join a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for developing and implementing advanced manufacturing test solutions for medical device products. This role combines new product introduction, test engineering, process validation, and manufacturing support, working closely with design engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure robust production readiness. The position offers broad exposure to electromechanical systems, automation, and manufacturing technologies across the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do

  • Design and implement ICT, functional test, and electromechanical test processes for new and existing products, supporting manufacturing operations both domestically and globally.

  • Execute process verification, equipment qualification, and validation activities, including Gauge R&R, Design of Experiments, and statistical capability analysis to support manufacturing readiness.

  • Develop test fixtures, schematics, instrumentation, and test documentation to improve test coverage, repeatability, and product quality.

  • Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and test issues, collaborating with production teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

  • Partner with design and manufacturing engineering teams to provide design-for-testability and design-for-manufacturing recommendations during new product introduction and process transfer activities.

What You Will Need

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.

  • Minimum 8 years of progressive engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, or minimum 6 years of relevant engineering experience with a master’s degree.

  • Experience developing and implementing PCBA manufacturing test strategies, including in-circuit testing and functional testing.

  • Experience with LabVIEW and TestStand test development environments.

  • Knowledge of process risk analysis, control plans, production approval processes, and equipment qualification methodologies.

  • Experience applying statistical methods, including Gauge R&R and process capability analysis.

Preferred:

  • Experience in medical device, medical electronics, or automotive manufacturing environments.

  • Experience supporting new product introduction, automation, or advanced manufacturing test programs.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

$133,400 - $222,300 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.

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