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Process Development Engineer

Stryker · Irvine, CAtoday
$103k – $171k

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $111k (552 that show pay).

Develop and validate manufacturing processes at external suppliers for new medical device launches.

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Why it is interesting. Own process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and DOE for minimally invasive device launches at a top medtech OEM.

Might not be for you. Supplier-facing process role, not bench materials R&D — extrusion and molding appear only as preferred background.

Generalist Senior hires only

Adjacent materials rolePreferred: extrusion, thermal bonding, braiding, injection molding — medical device process development

H-1B filings

Stryker filed 33 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Senior Service Quality Engineer, Project Manager, Manager, R&D Packaging. Median filed pay: $115K a year.

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Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
Medical devices
Role
Process Engineering

Role details

Work Flexibility: Onsite Join a team focused on bringing innovative medical devices from concept into commercial production through strong manufacturing execution and supplier collaboration. In this role, you will work closely with contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and cross-functional teams to develop, validate, and industrialize manufacturing processes that support successful product launches. This position offers the opportunity to lead technical activities across the product development lifecycle while driving manufacturing readiness at external production partners.

What You Will Do

Lead development of manufacturing processes at external suppliers for new product introduction programs, from concept through commercial launch. Design and execute process characterization studies, Design of Experiments (DOE), and statistical analyses to establish process capability, critical parameters, and operating windows. Develop and coordinate manufacturing industrialization plans, including engineering builds, validation activities, readiness reviews, and commercialization milestones. Drive supplier technical execution by leading technical reviews, monitoring engineering deliverables and schedules, and resolving manufacturing and process-related issues.

Create and maintain validation and manufacturing documentation, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation reports, process flows, equipment specifications, work instructions, and risk assessments. What You Will Need Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 5 years of engineering experience within the medical device industry. Experience developing manufacturing processes for new products. Experience working directly with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.

Experience with process characterization, Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and manufacturing process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ). Preferred: Experience supporting catheter-based, minimally invasive, electromechanical, or similar medical device products. Experience with manufacturing technologies such as extrusion, laser processing, thermal bonding, braiding, injection molding, machining, automated assembly, or packaging. Experience with manufacturing industrialization, technology transfer, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Minitab, or JMP.

United States of America Pay Ranges: US15 : $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual Travel Percentage: 20% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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What is the salary for the Process Development Engineer role at Stryker?

The listed annual base salary range is $103K–$171K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Stryker sponsor H-1B visas?

Stryker has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Process Development Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Process Development Engineer role at Stryker based?

This role is based in Irvine, CA.

What degree is required for the Process Development Engineer role at Stryker?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Process Development Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Process Development Engineer role?

Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, IQ/OQ/PQ validation.