Stryker · 3 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - R&D
Mahwah, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $161K/yr
2+ years expStryker is committed to making healthcare better, and they are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their CMF Business. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and commercializing advanced mechanical and electromechanical systems that directly impact patients and clinicians, while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components and subsystems for medical and electromechanical devices, translating design inputs into engineering specifications and meeting time, regulatory, and cost requirements
Create and evaluate engineering solutions through analysis, prototyping, and proof-of-concept work, applying core and advanced problem-solving principles to optimize designs
Demonstrates strong understanding of customer needs, design inputs, product use, and clinical procedures; delivers high-quality results with energy and alignment to business priorities
Ensures full medical-device compliance by following industry standards, regulatory design requirements, design controls, and risk-management practices; independently authors and refines engineering documentation (e.g., DHF) and applies clinical knowledge to create accurate design inputs
Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, regulated design practices, CAD/CAE tools (e.g., Creo), analysis methods, and the ability to read and interpret complex drawings
Proficient in materials science and manufacturing processes, including design for manufacture (e.g., injection molding)—and skilled at applying these to effective, high-quality product design
Collaborates effectively across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, Project Management, vendors, and customers—building strong relationships to support development, validate requirements, and achieve project and business objectives
Takes ownership of complex problems with minimal supervision, applying advanced experience to prioritize work, drive solutions, and contribute as a key, reliable member of the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline
At least 2 years of relevant engineering work experience
Proficiency with CAD is required (Creo preferred)
Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, regulated design practices, CAD/CAE tools (e.g., Creo), analysis methods, and the ability to read and interpret complex drawings
Proficient in materials science and manufacturing processes, including design for manufacture (e.g., injection molding)—and skilled at applying these to effective, high-quality product design
Collaborates effectively across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, Project Management, vendors, and customers—building strong relationships to support development, validate requirements, and achieve project and business objectives
Takes ownership of complex problems with minimal supervision, applying advanced experience to prioritize work, drive solutions, and contribute as a key, reliable member of the team
Preferred
Mechanical Design Expertise: Proficient in Creo for mechanical design and modeling, with strong skills in creating detailed drawings, 3D models, applying GD&T, performing tolerance analysis, and using CAE/analysis tools effectively
Engineering Principles & Manufacturing Knowledge: Solid understanding of mechanical engineering practices, materials, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
Product Development Experience: Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing mechanical or electromechanical designs within a New Product Development (NPD) or stage-gate process
Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, applying data analysis, statistical methods, and applied mathematics to identify root causes and implement robust solutions
Communication & Time Management: Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Personalized healthcare support
Wellbeing program
Tobacco cessation program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Company
Stryker
Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Kevin Lobo
Chair & CEO
Glenn S. Boehnlein
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
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