Associate Installation Technician - Surgical Light Systems

About the role

Stryker is hiring an Associate Installation Technician in Charleston, SC, for a field-based position installing surgical light suspensions, surgical booms, video integration systems and ancillary equipment such as room cameras and video monitors. The role requires 100% overnight travel, Monday to Friday, with travel, lodging and meal expenses covered under the Stryker Corporate Travel Policy.

Key responsibilities

• Confirm site readiness, inventory equipment and coordinate with internal and external teams (sales, project engineering, electricians, plumbers, general contractors, hospital staff).
• Install surgical light systems, booms, video integration systems and cabling, and ancillary equipment, to quality, safety and standards.
• Program, test and inspect video integration sources, perform functional and quality checks and document results before project sign-off.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, complete daily reports and give project updates to stakeholders.
• Interpret wire diagrams and CAD drawings, and understand electrical, network and IP requirements of the equipment.
• Manage daily schedules, book travel, maintain tool inventory and train customers on basic operations.
• Handle customer inquiries, respond to service requests and share lessons learned with partners.
• Follow safety policies, use PPE correctly and stay current on product and quality standards.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• 0-2 years of related technical experience (telecom, video/audio installation, electrical/construction, medical devices, hospital biomedical).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb ladders, work in confined spaces and above ceilings, and drive a vehicle with a state license.
• Team player able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and solve non-routine problems.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and test equipment such as voltmeters and waveform analyzers.
• Reading and following detailed installation manuals and procedures.

What we offer

• Pay of $28.01 - $38.75 per hour.
• Company-paid travel, lodging and meals for overnight trips.