Digital Solutions - Advanced Operations Co-op Placement 2027

Stryker Corporation; Cork; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a placement in Cork to support the Digital Solutions team. You will gain hands-on experience building data-driven tools, databases and apps using Power Platform, Azure, SQL and Python, while collaborating with R&D to improve decision-making.

The role is based at one of our Cork sites with a focus on learning and development in cloud platforms, coding and data visualization. The program runs for 6, 9 or 12 months, with mentorship and regular feedback provided.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Irish or NI university qualification in IT, BIS, CS, Data Analytics or related fields.
• Basic coding knowledge (e.g., Python or JavaScript).
• Curious, eager to learn, and good communicator.
• Honesty and integrity; must comply with quality system, regulations and company policies.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking in a dynamic environment.
• Interested in data, software, and digital innovation.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Organised and able to multi-task.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication with basic PC skills.
• Team player in a multi-disciplined team.
• Available for 6, 9 or 12 months; duration to be discussed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data.
• Support development and testing of digital tools.
• Learn about cloud platforms, coding, and data visualization.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas.
• Build databases on SQL Server (or similar) for data from prototypes.
• Create apps to input and upload data using Power Platform, Azure, SQL and Python.
• Build apps to interact with task management tools using Power Platform, Azure, SQL and Python.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety and 6S Systems.
• Regularly update mentors/leaders on activities.

Skills

Basic coding knowledge

Curious learner

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Organised and multitasking

Analytical problem-solving

Reliability and punctuality

Education

University qualification in IT or related

Tools

Power Platform

Azure

SQL

Python

Job description

Work Flexibility

Onsite Why join Stryker? Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.

Job Description

This role will be based in one of our Cork sites. The Digital Solutions team builds smart tools and systems that help the R&D team make better decisions using data and technology.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Help collect and organize data.
• Support the development and testing of digital tools.
• Learn about cloud platforms, coding, and data visualization.
• Join team meetings and contribute ideas.
• Build databases on SQL server (or similar) for extracting and analysing data captured during building of prototypes.
• Build apps as interface to input and upload data from building and test results; primarily using Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, SQL & Python.
• Build apps to interact with various task management tools; primarily using Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, SQL & Python.
• Evaluate and implement process improvement activities.
• Ensures compliance with the Quality, Safety and 6S Systems.
• Communicate and update mentor/leader on all activities on a regular basis.
• All training provided for above activities.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Dedicated achievers: People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Curious learners: People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you will need:

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics or other related courses
• Basic coding knowledge (e.g., Python or JavaScript).
• Curious, eager to learn, and a good communicator.
• 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
• Interested in data, software, and digital innovation.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual
• Organised, focused, and capable of multi-tasking
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills with basic level of PC skills
• Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
• 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
• 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 Pay Ranges

Ireland: €30,000 EUR AnnualIf you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

Travel Percentage

None

Work Flexibility Types

• 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.

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