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Engineering Technician - 1st Shift - Starting at $24.54+/hr

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Stryker

Stryker

Compensation

Starting at $24.54

Portage, Michigan
On-site
Posted March 31, 2026

Job Description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm, some OT as needed

What you will do: 

As an Engineering Technician you will be independently responsible for providing technical support and coverage for the equipment within Stryker Medical Plant. Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day production and project execution as it relates to process development, equipment downtime, process improvements and equipment commissioning, as well as the following:

  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to recommend, specify, and implement equipment upgrades, replacements, and new purchases.
  • Document project outcomes with detailed analysis of improvements and opportunities, communicating findings to team leaders and team members.
  • Document safety issues and actively lead 6S initiatives within the immediate area and plant-wide production floor.
  • Collaborate with vendors on tooling and process improvements for both existing and new applications.
  • Specify tooling for new and existing processes, working with MPLs to manage orders and sustainment.
  • Serve as liaison between operations, engineering, and advanced operations to design and plan implementation of new technology on the production floor.
  • Train employees in assembly processes and inspect/test results and applicants as needed.
  • Support daily production through technical troubleshooting, problem solving, and equipment/tooling guidance (including PLC‑controlled custom equipment), and assist with validation activities such as equipment qualifications, process validations, periodic reviews, and PPAPs.

What you will need:

Required:

  • High School or GED
  • Minimum of 2 years of related medical manufacturing experience

Preferred: 

  • 5 years Manufacturing Experience, process development experience
  • Exposure and understanding of statistical techniques and Minitab
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of assembly processes, SQL

Travel Percentage: 0%

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.