Senior R&D Development Specialist (Prototyping)

Stryker • Mahwah, NJ

22h • $77,000 - $168,400 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior