Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering Co-op 2027 - Cork

Stryker Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Vacation

Culture of inclusion

Flexible working hours

Sports clubs

DE&I Employee Resource Groups

Real-world projects

Job summary

Stryker Group in Cork, Ireland, is offering a placement based at one of our Cork sites to perform testing on medical device products using automated, semi-automated and manual methods. You will report results in written and verbal formats and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive product quality.

Ideal candidates are finishing an Irish/Northern Irish engineering degree (Mechanical or Biomedical) with strong attention to detail, hit quality standards, and a willingness to learn and

Qualifications

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical).
• Strong visual acuity and fine motor skills with ability to detect minute inconsistencies.
• Ability to analyze and correct complex testing issues using independent judgment.
• Honesty, integrity and compliance with quality systems and policies.
• Self-motivated, flexible and hardworking in a dynamic environment.
• Team player within a multi-disciplined team and strong communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and basic PC skills.
• Interest in Engineering and eagerness to learn and develop.
• Available for 6, 9 or 12 months with start date discussed with Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Identify a process improvement project with objectives, scope, milestones and evaluation metrics.
• Provide support to R&D, Advanced Operations and Global Quality Operations on development and verification testing.
• Develop and coordinate inspection and testing procedures for prototypes, components and products.
• Formulate test guidelines and revise specifications where necessary.
• Set up and perform routine to non-routine experiments compliant with FDA requirements and engineering standards.
• Extract and process test data/findings into formal written and verbal reports.
• Assist in designing, installing and maintaining process sampling systems, procedures, statistical techniques, testing mechanisms, equipment and fixtures.
• Maintain test laboratory housekeeping standards to the highest level.
• Coordinate with facilities and assist in maintenance of test equipment and lab fixtures.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, initiative, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Visual acuity

Fine motor skills

Independent judgement

Team player

Communication skills

Basic PC skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Tools

None

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