Engineering Graduate Programme 2027

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

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is offering a structured graduate programme where you'll gain hands-on experience, work with experienced professionals, and contribute to innovative technologies that help improve and extend patients' lives.

Join a leading global medical device company in Ireland and develop engineering skills while supporting development and manufacture of life-changing technologies in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

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.

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.