Senior R&D Development Specialist (Prototyping)

Stryker
Mahwah, NJ

You will need to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Mahwah, NJ office. You will need to be in the office 5 days a week.

As the Senior R&D Prototype Technician you will support our Joint Replacement product development teams by independently planning, fabricating, and delivering high-quality prototypes, fixtures, and verification components in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will need to have advanced technical judgment across CNC machining, rapid prototyping, and CAD/CAM, as well as ownership of shop operations, equipment reliability, and prototype execution.

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What you will do

  • Independently plan, manufacture, and assemble complex R&D prototypes using CNC mills, lathes, and manual equipment, ensuring design intent and functional performance

  • Select appropriate materials, processes, and techniques to meet design, performance, and timeline requirements

  • Generate, modify, and optimize CAD models and CAM toolpaths and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to engineering teams

  • Perform verification and testing to ensure prototype quality, functionality, and readiness for downstream testing

  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot CNC and rapid prototyping equipment and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to minimize downtime

  • Manage procurement, inventory, tooling, and consumables and establish organized workflows while ensuring safe operation in compliance with standards

  • Serve as the technical and operational lead for the prototype shop in the Manager’s absence, making daily decisions on priorities and workload balancing

  • Provide guidance to technicians and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to engineering and management stakeholders

What you need

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Machining, Industrial Technology, or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant work experience, or a High School Diploma with at least 6 years of relevant work experience.

  • 2+ years of experience in an R&D prototype or advanced machine shop environment

  • Advanced CNC machining experience (mills and/or lathes)

  • Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software (e.g., Creo, Fusion 360, Mastercam, or similar)

  • Experience supporting rapid prototyping technologies

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise technical judgment, and solve complex manufacturing problems

$77,000.00-$168,400.00 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Posted 2026-02-27

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