Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Hybrid R&D

Stryker; Mahwah (NJ); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation, located in Mahwah, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer for its Joint Replacement division. This hybrid role requires three onsite days weekly with flexibility for remote work.

You will conduct advanced finite element analyses, automate simulation processes, and train ML models from simulation data to improve implant designs and robotic procedures. You will collaborate cross-functionally, analyze data from physical tests, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in modeling and simulation-based research.
• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in the medical device industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with FEA tools, CAD software, and programming languages.
• Familiarity with musculoskeletal simulation platforms.
• Ability to contribute to research initiatives from concept to recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews to inform analytical methods and assumptions.
• Execute advanced finite element analyses and nonlinear multibody simulations.
• Develop and automate simulation techniques using programming tools.
• Train machine learning models using simulation data.
• Analyze results and recommend design/material/process improvements.
• Build and validate analytical models for R&D initiatives.
• Integrate physical testing and clinical data to enhance model accuracy.
• Author reports for regulatory submissions and publish findings.

Skills

Finite element analysis

ML training from simulation data

Programming in MATLAB/Python/Fortran

FEA tools (Ansys Abaqus LS-Dyna Hyper)

CAD software SolidWorks

Musculoskeletal simulation (OpenSim)

General mechanics & product Develop.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

LS-Dyna

Hyperworks

Job description

Stryker Corporation, located in Mahwah, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer for its Joint Replacement division. This hybrid role requires three onsite days weekly with flexibility for remote work.

You will conduct advanced finite element analyses, automate simulation processes, and train ML models from simulation data to improve implant designs and robotic procedures. You will collaborate cross-functionally, analyze data from physical tests, and contribute to