- Company: Pfizer
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Salary: Pay not listed
Pfizer at a glance
pfizer.com- Founded 1849
- Employees 92400
- Ticker PFE
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $12.5B from the Department of Defense (started Nov 17, 2021) — via USAspending.gov
Award of 10m treatment courses of oral protease inhibitor pf-07321332
75,269 employees covered under a retirement plan (2022 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 765LHXWGK1KXCLTFYQ30, US) — via GLEIF
FDA medical device clearances: 30 510(k)s, most recent in 2018 — via openFDA 510(k)
FDA Class III device manufacturer: 9 Premarket Approvals (PMA), most recent decision in 2023 — via openFDA PMA
Recipient of NIH research funding: 1 grant, most recently in 2000 from the NIAID — via NIH RePORTER
Clinical trial sponsor: 54 trials registered, 5 currently active/recruiting — via ClinicalTrials.gov
OSHA safety record: 2 confirmed violations across 2 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
26,686 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Pfizer — Kalamazoo, Michigan
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Principal (Staff) Device Engineer for a 6-month secondment opportunity at Pfizer in Kalamazoo. As an integral part of our engineering team, you will contribute to the design and development of manufacturing processes that ensure patients receive the medicines they need precisely when needed.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize device manufacturing processes.
- Support maintenance and reliability initiatives for devices used in production.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through innovative solutions.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in device engineering or related field.
- Strong understanding of device design, development, and validation processes.
- Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Working at Pfizer
At Pfizer, we are committed to advancing healthcare through innovative solutions. Our engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. As a Principal (Staff) Device Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact patient care.
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What people say about Pfizer
- How I optimised my life to make my job redundant
- The Truth About Tamiflu: Has the US wasted $1.5 billion on an ineffective drug?
- Is It Bedtime for Benzodiazepines?
- Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2015)
Recent news
- Former Pfizer Building Is Crumbling—Just as the Stock Has - Barron's
- 2 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for Their Dividends—and Why Pfizer Isn’t One of Them - Barron's
- Live Updates: Midtown Manhattan Building Evacuated as Officials Warn of Collapse - The New York Times
- Opinion: Pfizer's Dividend Is Riskier Than You Might Think - Yahoo Finance
- Mamdani speaks after columns buckle at former Pfizer HQ - News.com.au
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Working in Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Kalamazoo is a city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. At the 2020 census, Kalamazoo had a population of 73,598. It is the principal city of the Kalamazoo–Portage metropolitan area in southwestern Michigan, which had a population of 261,670 in 2020.
Michigan is a peninsular state in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwestern United States. It shares water and land boundaries with Minnesota to the northwest, Wisconsin to the west, Indiana and Illinois to the southwest, Ohio to the southeast, and the Canadian province of Ontario to the east, northeast and north. With a population of 10.14 million and an area of 96,716 sq mi (250,490 km2), M
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 206,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Michigan: 3.8% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Michigan: $13.73/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Michigan: $56,168 — via FRED
Home prices in Michigan (year over year): +5.0% — via FRED
Median household income in Kalamazoo County: $70,525 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Kalamazoo County: 20 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Kalamazoo County: Drove Alone (77%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Kalamazoo County: 91% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: United States Post Office, listed 2017 (49m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 58°F / low 40°F year-round (summers around 81°F, winters around 20°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $998/mo · $1,162/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 242m (794 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Innovation
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school -- for example, a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. — via O*NET
Industry news
- Inaugural Architecture & Engineering Industry Day - portseattle.org
- College of Engineering’s fluids lab to see major upgrade - UMass Dartmouth
- In Memoriam: Prof Fred Hugo - Stellenbosch University
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Architecture & Engineering occupations earn a national median of $95,541 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Principal (Staff) Device Engineer (Secondment – 6 Months)
- Employer Pfizer
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 21, 2026
- Apply by September 20, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (227 words)
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Typical work in Staff Device Engineer
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- Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.
- Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.
- Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.
- Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.
- Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
- Propose product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, considering market data or customer requirements.
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- Hacker News — How I optimised my life to make my job redundant
- Hacker News — The Truth About Tamiflu: Has the US wasted $1.5 billion on an ineffective drug?
- Hacker News — Is It Bedtime for Benzodiazepines?
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2015)
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