Electrical Design Co-Op Placement 2027

Stryker Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible hours

Real-world projects

DEI groups

Job summary

Stryker Ireland is seeking an R&D Co-Op student to contribute to the design and testing of next‑gen orthopedic micro power tool devices. You will assist mechanical, electrical, and software engineers with prototyping, bench testing, and problem solving to help bring new medical devices to market.

You will learn procedures and work across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams, gaining hands-on experience in a regulated environment and contributing to real patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering practices and tools.
• Basic knowledge of schematic and PCB design.
• Familiarity with analysis tools and statistics.
• Ability to read complex electrical layouts.
• Proficiency in MS Office for documentation and analysis.
• Exposure to eCAD tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad.
• Experience with bench-testing equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Excellent cross-functional communication.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, 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, evaluating potential solutions.
• Work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management.
• Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems and technology required.
• Work on problems in limited scope while gaining experience.
• Demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.
• Build stable relationships and contribute to the team project.

Skills

Electrical design basics

Schematic reading

PCB layout knowledge

Bench testing experience

Cross-functional communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree (in progress)

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Job description

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.

Ireland Pay Ranges: Ireland: €30,000 EUR Annual