Automation Engineer at Stryker

Skawina, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Stryker Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field with equivalent technical experience
  • Minimum of 4-6 years software and controls experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical solutions for complex problems through automation systems knowledge
  • Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of Automation and/or Digitalisation projects
  • Strong technical background (PLC, HMI, Robotics, GAMP, GMP)
  • Understanding of FDA, BSI and regulatory software validation requirements
  • Preferred: Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens controls systems
  • Preferred: Some experience of scripting programming languages
  • Preferred: Some experience of Object Orientated Programming and SQL Server DB design
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of Ignition SCADA platform and Cognex vision systems

Responsibilities

  • Provide day to day support to operations for Automation and Controls components within the manufacturing process
  • Identify, evaluate & implement opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Provide Technical leadership to the wider engineering team in the field of process automation
  • Participate within project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection
  • Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify where necessary automation software in line with the sites quality management system
  • Develop, test and install controls software as part of a highly automated and validated production environment
  • Champion digital reporting tools and visualisations that are thorough, detailed and able to be comprehended by the end user
  • Develop User, Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
  • Provide guidance on integrating, testing, evaluating and modifying automated systems and seeing the process through from beginning to end
  • Provide technical support for the site in the field of automation and proactively resolve technical issues
  • Be a part of the wider engineering team in the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and strategic manufacturing improvements

Skills

PLC
HMI
Robotics
GAMP
GMP
Automation
Controls
Project Management
Software Development
Manufacturing
Digitalisation

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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