Senior Engineer, R&D - NPD

At Stryker, we’re driven to make healthcare better through cutting-edge engineering. As a Senior Engineer, Product Development within our Joint Replacement Division’s Research & Development team , you’ll lead new product development initiatives, driving the design and development of innovative medical devices that directly impact patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work truly matters.

This is a hybrid role based in Mahwah, NJ, requiring you to be on-site three days per week, so candidates must live within a commutable distance.

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What You Will Do

• Research, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components and modules for medical devices with minimal supervision.

• Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and produce subsystem-level designs.

• Prototype and analyze design solutions to validate concepts and performance.

• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges.

• Create and refine engineering documentation, including Design History Files, in compliance with design control procedures.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams.

• Understand product use and clinical procedures to inform design strategy and decisions.

• Support regulatory compliance by following industry standards, risk management, and quality system requirements.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in mechanical engineering practices and design principles.
• Experience in FDA-regulated or highly regulated industry preferred.
• Ability to create engineering drawings and models using GD&T and CAE tools.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo), Creo preferred.
• Experience communicating technical plans and information to cross-functional teams

$93,200 - $155,400 USD Annual