Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering Co-op 2027 - Cork

Stryker Corporation; Cork; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mentors and leaders support growth

DE&I Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Cork invites a cooperative placement for engineering students to work on testing medical device products and components using automated, semi-automated and manual methods. You will analyze data, report results, and contribute to process improvement projects in collaboration with Stryker teams and mentors.

Responsibilities include developing testing procedures, preparing guidelines, and performing experiments while ensuring FDA compliance and high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Able to analyze and resolve testing issues with independent judgment.
• Honesty, integrity and adherence to quality systems and regulations.
• Self-motivated, flexible and a proactive team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; basic PC skills.
• Keen interest in engineering and a desire to learn and develop.
• Available for 6, 9 or 12 months; start date to be confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Identify a process improvement project with objectives, scope, milestones and metrics.
• Support R&D, Advanced Operations and Global Quality Operations on testing and verification.
• Develop and coordinate inspection and testing procedures for prototypes and products.
• Formulate test guidelines and revise specifications where needed.
• Set up and perform routine to non-routine experiments compliant with FDA standards.
• Extract and process test data into formal written and verbal reports.
• Assist in designing, installing and maintaining test sampling systems and fixtures.
• Maintain documentation and laboratory housekeeping to high standards.
• Coordinate with facilities and maintain test equipment and fixtures.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, initiative and teamwork.

Skills

Engineering student

Mechanical Eng

Biomedical Eng

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite 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

Travel Percentage: None

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! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.