Engineering Graduate Programme 2027

Edwards Lifesciences; Shannon; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is offering a two-year graduate programme designed to develop engineering talent through three eight-month rotations across core functions. You'll gain hands-on experience, work with seasoned professionals, and contribute to technologies that improve patient lives.

Throughout the rotations, you will support development and manufacture, collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Quality teams, and participate in continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing

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

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

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.

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