Engineering Graduate Programme 2027

Edwards Lifesciences; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences offers a two-year graduate programme in Ireland (Limerick/Shannon) with three eight‑month rotations across key business functions. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with seasoned professionals, and contribute to technologies that improve and extend patients’ lives.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and teamwork ability.

Qualifications

• Academic projects, internships, work experience, or extracurricular activities demonstrate engineering capability.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills demonstrated in coursework or projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to convey ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and manufacture of medical technologies.
• Support projects improving product quality, patient safety, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Quality.
• Apply engineering principles to solve real business and technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Ireland-Limerick

Ireland-Shannon

Full time

Req-50890

At Edwards Lifesciences, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing the skills and experience needed to build a successful career. Through our structured graduate programme, you'll gain hands‑on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to innovative technologies that help improve and extend patients' lives.

Over two years, you'll complete three eight‑month rotations across key business functions, providing broad exposure to different areas of the organisation and helping you develop into a well‑rounded engineering professional.

How you'll make an impact:

• Contribute to the development and manufacture of life‑changing medical technologies
• Support projects that improve product quality, patient safety, and operational excellence
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Quality
• Apply engineering principles to solve real business and technical challenges
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and global partners
• Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle and the processes that support it

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated engineering capability through academic projects, internships, work experience, or extracurricular activities
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

What else we look for (preferred):

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques
• Understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety and Quality requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world‑class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient‑focused culture to deliver life‑changing innovations to those who need them most.