Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering Co-op 2027 - Cork

Stryker Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mentorship program

Inclusive culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stryker Ireland invites applicants for an engineering internship based in Cork. You will perform testing on medical device products using automated, semi-automated and manual methods, report results, and support R&D and Quality Operations on development and verification testing.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, able to work in a team, and comfortable with data extraction, reporting and FDA-aligned processes.

Qualifications

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Strong visual acuity and fine motor skills; ability to observe minute inconsistencies.
• Ability to analyze and fix complex testing issues with independent judgment.
• Honesty, integrity and compliance with quality systems and regulations.
• Self-motivated, flexible and hardworking; works well in a dynamic environment.
• Team player capable of working in a multi-disciplined team.
• Strong verbal and written communication; basic PC skills.
• Available for 6, 9 or 12 months; start date discussed with Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Identify a process improvement project with objectives, scope, milestones and metrics.
• Support R&D, Advanced Operations and Global Quality Operations on testing development and verification.
• Develop and coordinate inspection and testing procedures for prototypes and products.
• Formulate test guidelines and revise specifications where necessary.
• Set up and perform routine to non-routine experiments meeting FDA requirements and engineering standards.
• Extract and process test data into formal written and verbal reports per FDA standards.
• Assist in designing, installing and maintaining sampling systems and testing equipment.
• Maintain documentation and housekeeping to high standards; coordinate with facilities.
• Be dependable, punctual, initiative-taking and a team-player.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent problem solving

Time management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

This role will be based in one of our Cork sites. Perform testing on medical device products and components using automated, semi-automated and manual methods. Follow test request protocols and report through mainly written but also verbally on the results of the tests. Evaluate variable data and understand and articulate attributes of product and component performance. Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker's 2026 Cooperative cohort.

Tasks and responsibilities may include

• Together, with your Stryker team leader and college supervisor, identify a process improvement project along with project objectives, scope, success factors, milestones and evaluation metrics
• Provide support to Research & Development, Advanced Operations and Global Quality Operations on the development and verification testing of new and existing products
• Develop and coordinate inspection and testing procedures for prototypes, components and products
• Formulate test guidelines and procedures and recommend revisions of specifications where necessary
• Set up and perform routine to non-routine experiments of moderate scope which comply with FDA requirements and appropriate engineering standards
• Extract and process test data/findings into both formal written and verbal reports which comply with FDA requirements and appropriate engineering standards
• Assist in designing, installing and maintaining process sampling systems, procedures, statistical techniques, testing mechanisms, equipment and fixtures
• Comply with documentation procedures and maintain test laboratory housekeeping standards to the highest level
• Coordinate with facilities and assist in the maintenance of test equipment and test lab fixtures and fittings
• Effectively adapts to practically working in a workplace by being dependable, punctual, initiative-taking, hardworking, organised and a team-player

What we can offer

• Attractive salary & vacation entitlement
• Experience our inclusive, people-first culture. You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.
• Flexible working hours
• Sports & Social clubs and DE&I Employee Resource Groups
• The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients' lives. In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.

What you will need

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Engineering courses including: Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
• Have very good visual acuity and demonstrate fine motor skills, as well as observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.)
• Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues of a broad scope using independent judgment
• Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies
• Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment
• Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a basic level of PC skills
• A keen interest in all things Engineering, as well as an eagerness to learn and develop
• Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months - exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker