Electrical Design Co-Op Placement 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary (€30k)

Mentorship program

Flexible working hours

DEI groups

Real-world projects

Job summary

Stryker Corporation Ireland is seeking an R&D Co-Op student to join the New Product Development team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers. You will perform planning and design of medical devices for orthopedic surgeons to enable procedures and bring products to market.

This onsite role offers mentorship, exposure to bench testing, and collaboration across R&D, Quality and Manufacturing to ensure project success and patient impact. Ireland pay starts at €30,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering practices in regulated environments.
• Basic schematic/PCB design understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, modification, and verification of mechanical and electrical components for medical devices.
• Prototype support and bench testing.
• Support root-cause analysis and solution evaluation against requirements.
• Conduct research to support product design under supervision.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Quality focus

Fast-paced teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

eCAD tools

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

This role is part of a New Product Development team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers developing next generation micro power tool devices with the orthopedic surgical space. As an R&D Co-Op Student, you will perform a wide variety of technical work in planning and design of medical devices for Orthopedic Surgeons to allow them to plan and perform their procedures. This role will support the R&D New Product Development Teams as they bring new medical devices products to market.

Who are we looking for?

• Dedicated Achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations
• Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision
• Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
• User-focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.
• Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.

Tasks and Responsibilities may include:

• Under supervision, assist in the design, develop, modification, and verification of mechanical and electrical components for medical devices.
• Assist with prototyping and bench testing.
• Support problem solving, root cause analysis, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements.
• Under supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design
• With supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
• Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.
• Work on problems in limited scope; purposefully learn while gaining experience.
• Demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.
• Build stable relationships.
• Contribute to the project as a team member.

What you will need:

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or similar.
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering practices and tools, design principles within a regulated environment.
• Basic knowledge of schematic and PCB design
• Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods.
• Ability to read and Interpret complex electrical layouts
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and analysis.
• Familiarity with eCAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar tools used in coursework).
• Exposure to bench-testing equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators) during labs or projects.
• Excellent cross-function communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

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.

Next steps:

Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position. Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team. If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after. Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.

Ireland Pay Ranges:

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 options:

• 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.