Staff Test Engineer - Automation Systems

About the role

Stryker is looking for a Staff Test Engineer to join its Advanced Operations team, supporting the Medical Division - Acute Care Business Unit. You will lead the design, development and deployment of advanced automation and production test systems for new product introductions, serving as both a technical owner and a supplier-facing leader. The role is hybrid, based in Portage, MI, with onsite presence 4-5 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of industrial automation and test systems, from requirements and architecture through implementation, validation and release.
• Define system-level requirements covering mechanical, electrical, software, controls and safety, and develop control software, embedded interfaces, test sequences and HMI/SCADA interfaces.
• Troubleshoot complex processes, software and equipment issues and optimise system performance and uptime.
• Manage automation and equipment suppliers, including capability assessments, technical reviews, process monitoring and on-site visits.
• Create detailed URS documentation, run make/buy analyses, support capital equipment sourcing, FAT/SAT execution and factory commissioning.
• Work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Sourcing and Project Management to ensure production readiness, and influence technical direction across product teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, embedded systems or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience leading the full lifecycle of industrial automation and test systems.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly, automated test systems and manufacturing processes, and experience in FDA-regulated or similar industries.

Required skills

• Strong reading of mechanical, electrical and system-level drawings.
• PLCs, controls engineering, SCADA, HMI development and automated test systems.
• Embedded boards, interfaces and communication protocols such as Serial, CAN and HTTP.
• Programming in one or more of Ladder Logic, Python, C# or Linux-based environments.
• Design, validation and troubleshooting of firmware flashing and automated test tooling.

Salary range: $89,300 - $148,800 USD per year; travel of 10%.