Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

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Stryker is seeking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Stryker's Biomechanics team in Joint Replacement. This role is hybrid, and located in Mahwah, NJ. Stryker | Joint Replacement (https://www.stryker.com/us/en/portfolios/orthopaedics/joint-replacement.html)

WHO WE WANT:

• Dedicated achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

• Curious learners. Engineers who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to design medical devices.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Applied Biomechanics), you will conduct biomechanical and tribological research on next generation materials, processes and implant design. This role is hands-on and will involve responsibility for leading development and execution of cadaveric and non-cadaveric clinically relevant test models, as part of larger program initiatives in support of Stryker's Knee, Hip and Mako product portfolios. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional partners such as Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Design Assurance, and Manufacturing to deliver high-quality products to market.

• Lead the development and execution of clinically relevant test models for next generation materials, processes and devices.

• Lead and execute test method validation to confirm suitability of developed methodologies.

• Coordinate and conduct physical testing including test fixturing, set-up, equipment operation, data collection and analysis.

• Create all necessary engineering documentation for inclusion in the Design History File (DHF) such as protocols and reports.

• Work with cross-functional partners to develop testing publication strategy and lead writing and submission of abstracts and manuscripts.

• Contribute on cross-functional NTDP and NPDP teams to develop next generation technologies and devices.

• Regularly meet with cross-functional partners to align on testing strategy and timeline. Refine and communicate changes to strategy, where needed.

• Become familiar with relevant aspects of competitive technologies in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

• Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for evaluation and development of new technologies.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or applicable technical field.

• 3+ years of experience with lab-based and/or analytical research in the medical device industry, or equivalent.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles in the areas of biomechanics and tribology.

• Proficiency in CAD; Creo preferred.

• Proficiency in Computer Programming; Matlab or Python preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of New Technology Development Process (NTDP) and New Product Development Process (NPDP).

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex discovery-based research initiatives from concept through final recommendation.

About Stryker

Our benefits:

• 12 paid holidays annually

• Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.

• Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1427/2023/09/20143933/us-stryker-employee-benefits.pdf)

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)

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Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.