Electrical Design Co-Op Placement 2027

Stryker Group; Carrigtwohill; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and vacation entitlement

Mentorship and leadership support

Flexible working hours

Sports & Social clubs and ERGs

Job summary

Stryker Group in Ireland is seeking an engineering co-op focusing on electrical components for medical devices. You will assist with design, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role offers exposure to R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, and Project Management teams. It emphasizes learning procedures, policies, and new technologies within a patient-centric health care context.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Irish/Northern Irish degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Know electrical engineering practices and tools in regulated environments.
• Basic schematic and PCB design knowledge.
• Familiar with analysis tools and statistics.
• Ability to read complex electrical layouts.
• Proficient in MS Office for documentation and analysis.
• Experience with bench-testing equipment during labs or projects.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, modification, and verification of mechanical and electrical components.
• Assist with prototyping and bench testing.
• Support problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Conduct research and studies to support product design.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and PM to ensure project success.
• Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems and technology.
• Work on problems in limited scope and gain experience.
• Demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.
• Build stable relationships.
• Contribute to the project as a team member.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Schematic design

PCB design

Analysis tools

Statistical methods

MS Office

eCAD tools

Cross-functional communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical/ Electronic Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

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.

Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €30,000 EUR Annual

If 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.