Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Placement 2027 - Limerick

Stryker Corporation; Limerick; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors

Flexible hours

Inclusive culture

Cooperative placement

Job summary

Stryker invites talented engineering students to join our cooperative placement in Limerick. You will support testing of medical device products, work with mentors, and contribute to projects that improve healthcare outcomes.

Flexible hours and a supportive growth environment are part of the program. Eligible students must be enrolled in an Irish or Northern Irish university for the duration of the placement, with durations of 6, 9 or 12 months discussed with Talent Acquisition.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Irish or Northern Irish university for cooperative placement.
• Very good visual acuity and fine motor skills; observe and correct minute inconsistencies.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex testing or system issues with independent judgment.
• Honesty, integrity and compliance with quality system and policies.

Responsibilities

• Identify a process improvement project with objectives, scope, milestones and metrics.
• Support R&D, Advanced Operations and Global Quality on testing and verification of products.
• Develop and coordinate inspection and testing procedures for prototypes and components.
• Set up and perform routine to non-routine experiments complying with FDA and engineering standards.
• Extract and process test data into formal written and verbal reports.

Skills

Testing methods

Data analysis

Process improvement

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Biomedical)

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite 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

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.