Specialist R&D - 1st Shift

Work Flexibility

Onsite Shift: 1st Shift Tuesday – Friday, 5:45 AM – 4:15 PM

• Evaluate and translate engineering drawings into manufacturing plans for prototype and development components.
• Plan, set up, program, and operate manual and CNC equipment to produce complex prototype parts.
• Develop machining programs using both machine-console and CAD/CAM programming methods.
• Manufacture precision components while maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Independently determine machining processes, tooling, setups, and operation sequences required to complete a part from start to finish.
• Support prototype development through CNC machining, EDM, 3D printing, assembly, and finishing operations.
• Partner with Product Development Engineers and global team members to gather requirements and execute prototype requests.
• Maintain project documentation, communicate technical recommendations, and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Perform preventative equipment maintenance while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a prototype, toolroom, R&D, medical device, or similar precision machining environment.
• Experience independently producing prototype or development components from engineering drawings using manual and CNC equipment.
• Strong knowledge of machining principles, including tooling selection, speeds and feeds, materials, and setup development.
• Ability to manufacture precision components while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.

Preferred:

• Experience programming CNC equipment using online and offline programming methods.
• Experience machining highly precise components requiring tight tolerances.
• Experience supporting research and development, prototype, or new product development environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience collaborating with engineering teams to develop prototype components from concept through production.

$31.92 - $44.88 per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits.

Travel Percentage: 0%

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.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces!

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