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Stryker Kettering University Electrical Engineering Co-op (A Section), R&D - NPD in Portage, Michigan
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Kettering Electrical Engineering Co-op (A Section), R&D - NPD
Who We Are
Stryker is seeking to hire an electrical engineering co-op to support Orthopaedic Instrument’s new product development team.
This role is onsite in Portage, MI.
Stryker Orthopaedic Instruments (https://www.stryker.com/us/en/portfolios/medical-surgical-equipment/power-tools-and-cutting-accessories.html)
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Who We Want
Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
Dedicated achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will passionately work to ensure a project and product satisfies customer needs and meets regulations and expectations.
Curious learners. Engineers who seek out practical methods and information to expand and enhance their ability.
Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What You Will Do
The electrical engineering co-op will aid in the design, development, modification, and evaluation of medical devices that support our robotic and computer assisted product lines. This role is focused on new product development engineering; you will work collaboratively with customers, quality, sourcing and advanced operations partners to perform customer research, technology research, design, test, and documenting electrical components, architectures, systems, and products.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support creation of embedded systems requirements/architecture for new products leading to engineering PCB assembly board-spins/bring-ups and finally to a finished product.
Through design process, will complete analysis for electromagnetic compliance (EMC), reliability, safety, cost, and design for manufacturing/assembly/test.
Assist with prototyping and bench testing.
Support problem solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements.
Under supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design.
Work with multiple technologies including voltage regulators, mixed analog/digital circuits, embedded microcontrollers/microprocessors, FPGA’s, motor controllers and sensors.
Occasionally debug hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other hardware tools.
Assist in interpreting customer needs and understanding design inputs.
Learn the product’s intended use and clinical procedures.
With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures.
Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success and contribute to the project as a team member.
What You Need
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related at Kettering University
Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills
Basic knowledge in electrical engineering (e.g. circuit design and analysis, benchtop testing methods, debugging skills, technical writing skills, etc)
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
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.