Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Placement 2027 - Limerick

Stryker; Limerick; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors and growth feedback

Flexible working hours

Real-world projects

Job summary

Stryker in Limerick invites a cooperative placement student to join our testing team. Based at the Limerick site, you will perform testing on medical device products using automated, semi-automated and manual methods, follow test protocols, and report results in written and verbal form.

You will support R&D, Advanced Operations and Global Quality Operations on development and verification testing; develop procedures; set up experiments compliant with FDA requirements; and contribute to

Qualifications

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Engineering courses including Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.
• Very good visual acuity and fine motor skills, with ability to observe and correct minute inconsistencies.
• Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues using independent judgment.
• Honesty and integrity; comply with the quality system, regulations and company policies.
• Self-motivated, flexible, hardworking; thrives in a dynamic, fast, results-oriented environment.
• Team player capable of working in a multi-disciplined team.
• Keen interest in all things Engineering, with eagerness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Identify a process improvement project with objectives, scope, milestones and evaluation metrics.
• Support 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 into formal written and verbal reports.
• Assist in designing, installing and maintaining process sampling systems, procedures and fixtures.
• Maintain documentation procedures and laboratory housekeeping to the highest level.
• Coordinate with facilities and assist in maintenance of test equipment and fixtures.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, initiative, and teamwork.

Skills

Visual acuity

Independent judgment

Team player

Integrity

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Job description

This role will be based in our Limerick site.

Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker's 2027 Cooperative cohort.

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.

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 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.
• A keen interest in all things Engineering, as well as an eagerness to learn and develop.

To be eligible:

• Enrolled at an Irish or Northern Irish university for the duration of the cooperative placement.
• Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker.

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 and the opportunity to connect with other co-ops.
• 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.

Ireland: €30,000 EUR Annual

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.