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# Team Leader, Test - Surgical Support

- **Company:** Stryker Corporation
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,100.0 - $193,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2E5DD6E07E014AB89131BFE27D62F4C3/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
 * Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in product development, testing, verification, or a related technical field.
 * Experience leading engineering projects, technical initiatives, or cross-functional teams.
 * Strong knowledge of product verification, test methods, risk-based engineering practices, and technical problem solving.
 * Experience working within regulated quality environments and reviewing technical documentation.
 * Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and multitasking skills.
 * Ability to coach, mentor, and influence engineers in a team environment., * Experience leading or directly managing engineering teams.
 * Medical device industry experience, including knowledge of Design Controls and FDA Quality System Regulations.
 * Experience supporting verification of mechanical, electrical, software, and integrated systems.
 * Demonstrated success driving process improvements, operational excellence initiatives, or testing capability enhancements.
 * Experience with resource planning, staffing, and engineering talent development.
 * Proven track record of delivering technical programs on time, within budget, and with high quality.

## Description

The Team Leader, Test role combines hands-on individual contributor responsibilities with direct people management of Test Engineers for the Surgical Support portfolio within the Endoscopy Business Unit. The team leader is responsible for overseeing critical verification strategies, test method development, risk mitigation, and technical problem-solving while managing team performance, talent development, resource planning, workload prioritization, and overall execution of verification activities across the Surgical Support portfolio.

What You Will Do

 * Lead verification strategy, test planning, execution, and reporting activities across the Surgical Support product portfolio.
 * Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of Test Engineers while supporting employee engagement, performance, and career growth.
 * Provide technical leadership for test method development, risk mitigation, troubleshooting, and verification deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle.
 * Partner with Design, Systems, Quality, Regulatory, and Project Management teams to ensure effective test coverage, risk reduction, and successful project execution.
 * Review and approve test methods, protocols, reports, and other verification documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
 * Drive continuous improvement of test engineering processes, tools, and capabilities to improve efficiency, quality, and business outcomes.
 * Collaborate on resource planning, workload prioritization, and staffing to meet portfolio and project objectives.
 * Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing engineering talent while maintaining compliance with applicable Quality System Regulations (QSR).


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