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Senior Engineering Technician - 1st Shift - Pay Starting at $36.42/hr.

Stryker Careers · San Jose, California

Full-timeOn-sitePosted 18 August 2026
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Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite The Senior Engineering Technician provides technical support to manufacturing engineers in developing and improving manufacturing processes. The technician will also support Manufacturing engineers with designing, building and documenting fixtures and tools. Perform equipment maintenance, updating process documenting, and department clerical work. The technician works closely with engineers and production assemblers to evaluate assembly and product issues, develop solutions, and ensures efficient and reliable production methods. This position requires strong technical skills, analytical problem-solving, and a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and quality control processes. What You Will Do Troubleshoot manufacturing process, material, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goals. Analyze assembly and product quality concerns and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and consistency. Design, build, modify, validate, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support safe and cost-effective operations. Support manufacturing engineers by creating and updating process documentation, engineering changes, deviations, and product-related records. Assemble, install, wire, test, and maintain manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components. Conduct time studies, process evaluations, and workstation assessments to validate cycle times and identify improvement opportunities. Develop, maintain, and document inspection, testing, and process validation procedures to meet quality and compliance requirements. Train manufacturing personnel on technical processes, quality standards, and approved work methods while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. What You Will Need Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment or manufacturing processes. Experience supporting process improvements, equipment maintenance, or production-related technical activities. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field. Experience designing, assembling, or modifying manufacturing tooling and fixtures. Experience conducting time studies, process evaluations, or value stream mapping activities. Experience creating or maintaining manufacturing documentation, work instructions, or process validation records. Additional Information Manufacturing site-based position. Requires the ability to perform medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Requires prolonged standing, walking, movement between work areas, and handling small components and assemblies. Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to hear and respond to safety alarms, pages, and workplace directives. Uses a variety of tools that may include but are not limited to manual and power hand tools, pneumatic tools, test equipment, presses, and measuring and cutting devices. $36.42 - $50.38 USD Hourly Travel Percentage: None 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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