Mid Level Staff Mechanical Engineer Jobs
Mid level staff mechanical engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior colleagues, and make design decisions without constant oversight. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Consumer Goods, with CESO, Burns & McDonnell, and Arcadis among the employers hiring at this level now.
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Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:US Stryker employee benefits.At Stryker, we’re committed to improving healthcare through cutting-edge medical technologies. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on our Mako Enabling Technology team within Research & Development, you’ll lead the design and development of life-changing devices that directly impact patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and make a lasting difference.
To learn more about Stryker’s Robotics’ Portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/joint-replacement/systems/Mako_SmartRobotics_Overview.html
You will need to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Portage, MI office and be on-site 5 days per week.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices with minimal supervision.
- Translate user needs into design specifications and deliver system-level solutions.
- Lead prototyping and testing efforts to validate design performance.
- Identify and resolve complex design issues using data-driven analysis to improve processes and outcomes.
- Apply clinical knowledge to author design inputs and support Voice of Customer sessions.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and mentor others in design control practices.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects from concept through launch.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum four years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience designing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Proficiency in engineering drawing creation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with risk management and quality systems in a regulated environment.
- Experience using Creo for 3D modeling, design development, and engineering documentation.
$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
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. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:US Stryker employee benefits.At Stryker, we’re committed to improving healthcare through cutting-edge medical technologies. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on our Mako Enabling Technology team within Research & Development, you’ll lead the design and development of life-changing devices that directly impact patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and make a lasting difference.
To learn more about Stryker’s Robotics’ Portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/joint-replacement/systems/Mako_SmartRobotics_Overview.html
You will need to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Portage, MI office and be on-site 5 days per week.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and verify components and subsystems for medical devices with minimal supervision.
- Translate user needs into design specifications and deliver system-level solutions.
- Lead prototyping and testing efforts to validate design performance.
- Identify and resolve complex design issues using data-driven analysis to improve processes and outcomes.
- Apply clinical knowledge to author design inputs and support Voice of Customer sessions.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and mentor others in design control practices.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects from concept through launch.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum four years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience designing mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Proficiency in engineering drawing creation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with risk management and quality systems in a regulated environment.
- Experience using Creo for 3D modeling, design development, and engineering documentation.
$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
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. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Mid Level Staff Mechanical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level staff mechanical engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the engineering work, made design trade-offs, or resolved problems independently. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific domain such as thermal systems, structural analysis, or product development. Employers at this level want evidence you can take a problem from definition to solution with minimal supervision, so concrete outcomes matter more than a list of tasks.
Which companies hire mid level staff mechanical engineers?
Companies hiring mid level staff mechanical engineers right now include CESO, Burns & McDonnell, and Arcadis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large manufacturers, defense contractors, and growth-stage product companies that need engineers who can carry projects independently.
Are there remote mid level staff mechanical engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware roles carry more on-site requirements than software positions. About 21% of mid level staff mechanical engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules most common at companies that need occasional lab or prototype access. Fully remote roles tend to concentrate in simulation, analysis, and systems engineering work where physical presence is less critical.
How do I move up to a mid level staff mechanical engineer role?
Moving into a mid level staff mechanical engineer role comes from building depth and demonstrated ownership over your first few years. Focus on taking full responsibility for a subsystem or project phase, not just completing assigned tasks. Develop fluency in relevant analysis tools and design standards, and seek out opportunities to mentor newer engineers or lead a small workstream. Measurable impact, such as a design you owned that reached production, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level staff mechanical engineers?
Mid Level staff mechanical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Consumer Goods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run complex, long-cycle product development programs that depend on engineers who can carry technical workstreams from concept through delivery.