Staff Process Engineer, Automation/Software
Stryker · Portage, MI · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$89k–$149k/yrFull-time
What You Will Do
- Automation System Architecture & Development
- Lead the full lifecycle of industrial automation and test systems from requirements, architecture, and design through implementation, validation, and release.
- Define system-level requirements encompassing mechanical, electrical, software, controls, and safety considerations.
- Develop and integrate control software, embedded interfaces, test sequences, and operator interfaces (HMI/SCADA).
- Ensure robust performance, maintainability, reliability, and alignment with design intent and manufacturing needs.
- Troubleshoot complex processes, software, and equipment issues; optimize system performance and uptime.
- Supplier & Equipment Vendor Leadership
- Manage automation and equipment suppliers, including capability assessments, technical reviews, process monitoring, and on-site visits.
- Create clear, comprehensive URS documentation and ensure supplier deliverables meet specifications, regulatory requirements, and Stryker quality standards.
- Lead make/buy analyses, sourcing recommendations, cost and risk evaluations, and supplier selection.
- Support capital equipment sourcing, FAT/SAT execution, and factory commissioning.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Sourcing, Project Management, and external partners to ensure production readiness.
- Influence technical direction across product teams, challenge assumptions, and advocate for robust, user-centered solutions.
- Communicate progress, issues, and technical strategies to stakeholders at all levels.
- Contribute to engineering best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
- Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, embedded systems, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong proficiency reading mechanical, electrical, and system-level drawings.
- Experience with PLCs, controls engineering, SCADA, HMI development, and automated test systems.
- Ability to work with embedded boards, interfaces, and communication protocols (Serial, CAN, HTTP, etc.).
- Experience programming in one or more: Ladder Logic, Python, C#, Linux-based environments.
- Ability to design, validate, and troubleshoot firmware flashing and automated test tooling.
- Strong problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and technical leadership skills.
- PREFERRED:
- Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly, automated test systems, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience working in FDA-regulated or similarly regulated industries.
- Background in R&D, product development, or new product introduction.
- Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, embedded systems, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong proficiency reading mechanical, electrical, and system-level drawings.
- Experience with PLCs, controls engineering, SCADA, HMI development, and automated test systems.
- Ability to work with embedded boards, interfaces, and communication protocols (Serial, CAN, HTTP, etc.).
- Experience programming in one or more: Ladder Logic, Python, C#, Linux-based environments.
- Ability to design, validate, and troubleshoot firmware flashing and automated test tooling.
- Strong problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and technical leadership skills.
- PREFERRED:
- Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly, automated test systems, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience working in FDA-regulated or similarly regulated industries.
- Background in R&D, product development, or new product introduction.
- Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
- Financial benefits include: 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.