Specialist R&D 1st Shift Starting at 31.92hr

Work Flexibility: Onsite

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

What You Will Do:

The Specialist R&D is responsible for independently manufacturing prototype and development components that support the design and advancement of innovative medical devices. Working closely with Product Development Engineers and global R&D teams this role transforms engineering concepts into functional prototypes through precision machining programming and problem-solving. Success in this role requires the ability to evaluate engineering drawings determine machining processes and independently produce complex components from concept to completion with minimal supervision.

• 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.
  

What You Need:

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.

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