Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

About the role

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead system-level electrical design and integration for complex medical devices. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical system design, including PCBA, motor control, and vacuum pump systems, combined with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level electrical design and integration for complex medical devices, including hardware, firmware, mechanical interfaces, and compliance to standards such as IEC 60601
• Drive development of PCBAs, motor control systems, and vacuum pump technologies with a focus on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and verification/validation
• Serve as a technical leader for architecture decisions, design reviews, risk assessments, root cause investigations, and resolution of complex system issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Clinical teams to successfully deliver high-quality products and support long-term platform strategy
• Mentor and develop engineers across multiple levels, fostering technical excellence, succession planning, accountability, and continuous improvement within the organization
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while elevating engineering rigor, innovation, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s or PhD preferred
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on system-level design
• Proven expertise in PCBA design and development
• Hands-on experience with motor control systems and vacuum pump technologies
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects and influencing cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry or other highly regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards such as IEC 60601 and risk management processes (ISO 14971)
• Experience with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Track record of innovation, including patents or significant product contributions
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and mentoring skills

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Preferred: Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on system-level design
• Proven expertise in PCBA design and development
• Hands-on experience with motor control systems and vacuum pump technologies
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects and influencing cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation insurance
• Financial benefits: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance