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

Stryker; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentor program

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Stryker in Ireland invites applicants for its R&D Graduate Programme beginning September 2027. The 24‑month development programme rotates every six months through Design, Advanced Operations/Technology Development, Advanced Quality Engineering, and Engineering Services (CAD/Prototype/Test Lab).

Candidates should hold a 2:1 in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Biomedical Engineering or related field by June 2025 to Sept 2027, and demonstrate self-motivation, analytical thinking, and strong

Qualifications

• 2.1 degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Biomedical Engineering or related discipline
• Expected to attain between June 2025 and Sept 2027
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent communication across cross-functional and global teams

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational assignments across Design, Advanced Operations/Research and Technology Development, Advanced Quality Engineering, and Engineering Services (CAD/Prototype/Test Lab)
• Work with a creative design team to develop innovative product concepts
• Support development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies
• Handover of new processes from development to production, aligning with quality systems

Skills

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BEng/BSc Mechanical/Manufacturing/Biomedical (2:1)

Job description

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 or related 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:

Secure a place on our Graduate Programme and you’ll enjoy a remuneration package that is unsurpassed, including:

• 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.

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Ireland: €44,000 EUR Annual

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.

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.