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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We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and execute robotic system platform accuracy tests. Post process data (via Matlab, Minitab, Python, etc.).
• Design and develop application software for robotic-arm assisted orthopedics surgery products (C programming language).
• Implement concepts, draft design documentation, and plan and conduct relevant tests.
• Follow quality and design processes.
• Work closely with peers in software engineering, software quality assurance, and project and product management to develop application software that meets quality, customer, and system requirements.
• Work diligently to project schedules as determined by project leaders and be able to clearly communicate status of assignments, coordinate tasks, and shift priorities as dictated by project demands.

Job Description Summary

Develop code (in C++ programming language) to enable accurate anatomical bone registration. Use existing mathematical algorithms and explore viability of new algorithms to map a computed tomography scan (CT) of a bone to a physical bone during a surgical procedure. Design and implement tests to ensure full code functionality, present and document results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop application software for robotic-arm assisted orthopedics surgery products (C++ programming language).
• Implement algorithms in C++ programming language to enable registration of physical bone to a CT scan.
• Test C++ code to ensure requirements are met.
• Follow quality and design processes.
• Work closely with peers in software engineering, software quality assurance, and project and product management to develop application software that meets quality, customer, and system requirements.
• Work diligently to project schedules as determined by project leaders and be able to clearly communicate status of assignments, coordinate tasks, and shift priorities as dictated by project demands.
• Design and execute robotic system platform accuracy tests. Post process data (via Matlab, Minitab, Python, etc.).

Qualifications ​

• Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD degree (preferred) in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check in the spring
• C++ proficiency
• Mathematical understanding of forward/inverse robot kinematics
• Computer vision experience (CT imaging preferred)
• Must be permanent resident of the U.S. or U.S. citizen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

The future of healthcare starts with you. Customers, patients and employees are at the heart of everything we do at Stryker. As a world-leading medical technology company, we are focused on innovative healthcare solutions not just for today but for tomorrow. The future of healthcare starts with hiring the best talent and providing our employees with flexibility and opportunity to grow their careers in whatever direction their passions take them.