Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering Co-op 2027 - Cork

Stryker; Cork; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors and leaders support growth

Flexible working hours

DE&I Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Stryker Cork offers a placement-based role focused on testing medical device products and components using automated, semi-automated, and manual methods. You will follow test request protocols and report results in writing and verbally, evaluating product performance and data.

As part of the 2026 Cooperative cohort, you will contribute to R&D, Advanced Operations and Global Quality Operations, developing testing procedures and ensuring FDA-compliant practices in a collaborative, mentor-guided

Qualifications

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Engineering, including Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Very good visual acuity and fine motor skills; observe and correct minute inconsistencies.
• Able to analyze and correct complex testing/systems issues using independent judgment.
• Honesty and integrity; comply with quality system and company policies.
• Self-motivated, flexible and hardworking; a team player in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; basic PC skills.
• Available for 6, 9 or 12 months; duration and start date to be 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 and verification.
• Develop and coordinate inspection and testing procedures for prototypes and products.
• Formulate test guidelines and revise specifications as needed.
• Set up and perform routine to non-routine experiments meeting FDA requirements and standards.
• Extract and process test data into formal written and verbal reports.
• Assist in designing, installing and maintaining sampling systems, procedures and fixtures.
• Maintain documentation procedures and test lab housekeeping to the highest level.
• Coordinate with facilities and maintain test equipment and fixtures.
• Be dependable, initiative-taking, hardworking and a team-player.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

PC skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

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.

Through 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

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.