Stryker Corporation

Senior Engineer, R&D

Stryker Corporation$93K — $155K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum 2 years of engineering experience
  • Experience conducting technical investigations and root cause analyses
  • Experience creating, reviewing, and maintaining engineering documentation and design change records
  • Experience in the medical device industry (preferred)
  • Proficiency in German (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Represent the R&D sustainment engineering team at the manufacturing site and coordinate technical activities with global partners
  • Support product remediation, maintenance, and lifecycle management for customized implants
  • Lead the evaluation, development, and implementation of engineering and design changes
  • Develop and implement engineering solutions to enhance product performance and reliability
  • Assess impacts of design changes on product performance and compliance
  • Conduct technical investigations of customer complaints and product issues
  • Define and implement corrective and preventive actions for product reliability

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunity to work on product sustainment and continuous improvement
  • Exposure to global engineering and manufacturing partners
  • Engagement with various functions such as quality and regulatory compliance
  • Potential for professional growth in a regulated industry
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Senior Engineer, Research & Development

Mahwah, NJ

This role focuses on product sustainment, continuous improvement, design changes, and lifecycle management, providing the opportunity to apply engineering expertise across manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and testing functions. You will play a key role in maintaining product performance, supporting technical investigations, and implementing engineering solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Work Flexibility:
Hybrid: candidates must reside within commuting distance of Mahwah, NJ and be able to work onsite several days per week.

What You Will Do
  • Represent the R&D sustainment engineering team at the manufacturing site and coordinate technical activities with global engineering and manufacturing partners.
  • Support product remediation, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities around customized implants within the CMF product portfolio.
  • Lead the evaluation, development, and implementation of engineering and design changes through established change management processes.
  • Develop and implement engineering solutions that enhance product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and ongoing product support.
  • Assess the impact of design changes on product performance, quality requirements, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct technical investigations of customer complaints, nonconformities, and product-related issues using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Define, document, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address identified issues and support product reliability.
  • Create, review, and maintain engineering documentation, technical specifications, risk management files, and design change records in compliance with applicable requirements.


What You Will Need

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of engineering experience.
  • Experience conducting technical investigations and root cause analyses.
  • Experience creating, reviewing, and maintaining engineering documentation and design change records.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in the medical device industry.
  • Experience supporting sustaining engineering, product maintenance, or product lifecycle management activities.
  • Experience implementing product changes within a regulated quality management system.
  • Experience collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, or Testing functions.
  • German language proficiency.


  • $93,200 - $155,400 USD Annual


Travel Percentage: 20%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

Stryker Corporation Careers

Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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At Stryker, every position contributes to our mission of making healthcare better. Here, you will use your skills to work on transformative projects that improve lives across the globe. You will be part of a culture that thrives on growth, innovation, and leadership, and you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Our employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and encourages professional development. With a commitment to leadership and diversity, Stryker ensures that all team members have the opportunity to grow and influence the company's future. Our global scale and dedication to impactful solutions make us leaders in medical technology.

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Stryker is dedicated to career development, offering extensive training, benefits, and resources to help you advance professionally. From networking opportunities to workshops on resume and interview skills, we support your journey every step of the way. Our career paths are as diverse as the innovative products we develop and the markets we serve.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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