R&D Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program - September 2027

Stryker Corporation; Carrigtwohill; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Annual bonus

Share options

Pension scheme

Health care

Hybrid working

Mentor support

Employee groups

Sports & social groups

Training & development

Job summary

Stryker Ireland is launching a 24-month R&D Graduate Programme in September 2027. The programme rotates across Design Advanced Operations, Research and Technology Development, Advanced Quality Engineering, Engineering Services (CAD/Prototype/Test Lab) to build core engineering skills.

We seek curious, collaborative, and driven graduates with a 2.1 in Mechanical/Manufacturing/ Biomedical Engineering. Hybrid working and strong mentorship support are offered from day one.

Qualifications

• 2.1 result in mechanical/manufacturing/biomedical engineering or related discipline.
• Graduating between June 2025 and Sept 2027.
• Self-starter with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy fast-paced, dynamic and results-oriented team environment.
• Strong cross-functional communication with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various project teams during each rotation.
• Work with a creative design team to develop new product concepts.
• Investigate, design, develop and implement manufacturing processes and technology.
• Handover new processes from development to production.
• Implement quality systems and work with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Provide process validation support internally and with vendors.
• Develop and qualify new test equipment and methods.
• Research, specify and qualify new test or prototyping equipment.

Skills

Dedicated achiever

Curious learner

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Stryker are delighted to be hiring talented Mechanical for our “R&D Graduate Programme” – to begin in September 2027.

Applications close: Friday 24th October 2026.

Please ensure your CV includes your academic results or current trending results (if final results are not yet available).

The “R&D Graduate Programme” is a 24-month structured graduate development programme in the R&D function.

The programme rotates on a 6-month rotating assignment basis in order to learn and develop the basic knowledge and skills in the various engineering areas of expertise.

The position rotates on a 6 monthly assignment basis: Design Advanced Operations / Research and Technology Development Advanced Quality Engineering Engineering Services (CAD/Prototype/Test Lab)

What Are We Looking For?

• Dedicated achievers: People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

During each rotational assignment participants will be responsible for:

• Mechanical: Participating in various project teams.
• Work with a highly creative design team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts.
• Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.
• Handover of new processes from development to production.
• Implement quality systems and work closely with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Provide process validation support both internally and with vendors.
• Develop and qualify new test equipment and methods.
• Research, specify and qualify new test or prototyping equipment.

What You Need?

• Candidates must have already attained or be on course to attain a 2.1 result in a Level 8 or above Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Biomedical Engineering course orrelated discipline.
• Candidates must have/will have attained the above between June 2025 and Sept 2027.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and with global teams.

Benefits of Working in Stryker

• Permanent Contract.
• Annual Target Bonus.
• Share Option Scheme.
• Pension Scheme.
• Health Care.
• Excellent opportunity for Progression and Development.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Resource Groups, and Sports and Social Groups.
• Training and support with a dedicated mentor from day one.

Stryker Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker is committed to delivering exceptional results to patients so they can continue to live healthy, active lifestyles. A wide and diverse range of Stryker products are manufactured in Ireland including hip and knee system implants, bone cement, surgical blades and micro-rotary burs which are used for cutting, drilling, burring, and shaping bone and soft tissue during orthopaedic, spine, ear, nose and throat plastic surgery. Our neurovascular Ireland product pipeline represents a broad offering of detachable coils for the treatment of haemorrhagic stroke (the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain) and ischemic stroke (a blockage in a blood vessel in the brain). Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers’ expectations and improves peoples’ lives around the world. We give employees the opportunity to develop their career based on each individual’s strengths, performance and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally, and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged passionate and talented people who seek innovation, growth, and opportunity.

#IJ Ireland: €44,000 EUR Annual At Stryker,

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

Travel Percentage: None

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.