Design Engineer - Customized Implants

Stryker

Posted 13 days ago

Full Time

Ventura, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Design patient-specific TMJ implants using CAD software based on CT scans and surgeon requirements. Coordinate with manufacturing and clinical teams to ensure design accuracy and production readiness.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills. You are eager to gain hands-on experience in designing patient-specific TMJ implants using CAD software.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CAD

SolidWorks

TMJ

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Stryker is seeking a Design Engineer for our Customized Implants division in Ventura, California. Here, we specialize in designing custom temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants that restore jaw function and transform lives. As a Design Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, working closely with experienced designers and clinical specialists to create patient-specific solutions.


You will need to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Ventura, CA office and be on-site 5 days per week.


What You Will Do

  • Design patient-specific TMJ implants in accordance with established engineering procedures and surgeon preference listings
  • Evaluate CT scans and anatomical models for image quality, reference geometry, and suitability for design
  • Create 3D implant designs using CAD software based on surgeon input and patient-specific anatomy
  • Prepare design review packages, manufacturing drawings, and surgeon approval schematics
  • Partner with surgeons and field teams to incorporate patient-specific requirements into final designs
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and customer service teams to support design transfer and production readiness
  • Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and clinical partners regarding design progress and updates
  • Maintain accurate design documentation and meet defined turnaround timelines for each case

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 0 years of experience in engineering, design, or related technical discipline
  • Strong customer focus and exceptional communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Internship experience in engineering, product design, or medical device manufacturing environments
  • Basic understanding of human anatomy
  • Interest in medical device design and patient-specific solutions
  • CAD software experience, preferably SolidWorks

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.

$76,500 - $122,000 USD Annual


Travel Percentage: 10%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.

Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com. Facts: ● 2025 Sales: $25.1 billion ● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies ● Employees: 56,000 worldwide ● $1.6 billion spent on research and development in 2025 ● 14,600 patents owned globally in 2025 ● Products sold in 61 countries ● Fortune 500 Company ● 10 consecutive years as one a World's Best Workplace Stryker’s social media community guidelines: https://www.stryker.com/content/m/legal/social-media-community-guidelines/en/index.html Notice Regarding Employee Conduct on Facebook/LinkedIn Meta/LinkedIn does not permit employers to verify or validate “employees” in the (META: “Works at” LinkedIn: “Experience”) section of users’ profiles. Please be aware that the views expressed by individuals on their personal accounts and do not necessarily represent the views of our company. If you encounter any issues with a person claiming to be our employee, we recommend using the “Report Profile” feature. If you’d like to report concerns to our Ethics Hotline, you may do so at: https://app.convercent.com/en-us/LandingPage/b6bb4e84-9fcb-ea11-a974-000d3ab9f296
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