Engineer, Product Development

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

At Stryker, we’re driven to make healthcare better by designing and developing products that improve patient outcomes. As a Mechanical Design Engineer in our Research & Development team, supporting the Joint Replacement Division, you’ll grow your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while contributing to life-changing medical technologies. 

This is a hybrid role based in Mahwah, NJ, requiring you to be on-site 2 days per week, so candidates must live within a commutable distance.

To learn more about Stryker’s Hip Business Unit portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/portfolios/orthopaedics/joint-replacement/hip.html

What You Will Do 

• Design, develop, and verify mechanical components for medical devices under supervision. 

• Assist in prototyping and bench testing to validate design concepts and performance. 

• Support root cause analysis and resolve technical challenges using data-driven approaches aligned with product requirements. 

• Conduct research and feasibility studies to inform product design decisions. 

• Translate customer needs into actionable design inputs that guide development. 

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

• Create and refine engineering documentation in compliance with design control procedures. 

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

What You Will Need 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering. 
• Entry-level (minimum 0 years) relevant work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering practices and tools. 
• Basic knowledge of design principles within a regulated environment. 
• Familiarity with CAD or CAE modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo). 
• Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods. 
• Understanding of materials and manufacturing methods. 

  

 

$83,400 - $133,100 USD Annual

  

 

Travel Percentage: 10%

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.

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