Research & Development Graduate

Work Flexibility: Onsite

I am delighted to share that we are now accepting applications for our Stryker Research and Development Engineering Graduate Programme (R&D).

Start Date: September 2025.

Location: Innovation Centre, Carrigtwohill, Cork.

If you are an upcoming or recent graduate in a Level 8 or above Software, Electrical, Electronic discipline-based Degree, then this is the opportunity for you!

Applications close: Friday 25th of October 2024.

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 (SW - Test Development) (Elec - 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.

Software

During each rotational assignment participants will be responsible for:

• Participating in various project teams.
• Working with a highly creative design team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts.
• Translating user needs to design inputs/specifications and producing component and sub-system level designs.
• Owning the design, implementation, and testing of software modules, and performing associated software development tasks (configuration management, issue/bug tracking, and risk management).
• Using version control to keep an easily traceable and documented history of development.
• Using standard software methodologies to ensure code is readable, understandable and maintainable.
• Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.
• Handover of new processes from development to production.
• Debugging and correcting design issues using independent judgment.
• Independently balancing design trade-offs while designing a component of the system.

Electrical

During each rotational assignment participants will be responsible for:

• Participating in various project teams.
• Working with a highly creative design team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts.
• Investigating, designing, developing and implementing new devices and technology.
• Accelerating the launch of new products by removing the technology unknowns
• Working within the quality systems and work closely with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Providing process validation support both internally and with vendors.
• Developing and qualifying new test equipment and methods.
• Researching, specifying and qualifying new test or prototyping equipment.
• Designing circuits including but not limited to Schematic Capture, Layout and Failure Mode Analysis for PCBA’s, Cables and other electromechanical components.
• Independently designing and developing electrical components and sub-systems for medical devices.
• Conducting advanced problem-solving, identifying potential solutions, and evaluating them against component and sub-system requirements.
• Supporting Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians.

*Please Note: We will progress you through either the Software or Electrical Recruitment Process depending on your qualification and relevant experience.

What You Need?

• Candidates must have already attained or be on course to attain a 2.1 result in a Level 8 or above Software/ Computer Engineering or Electrical/ Electronic Engineering course or related discipline.
• Candidates must have/will have attained the above between June 2023 and Sept 2025
• 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.

Recruitment Process:

Our recruitment process has a number of stages to give you the opportunity to learn about us as well as helping us learn about you:

• Initial Interview
• Gallup Interview
• Technical Assessment
• Final Interview

Applications close: 25th of October 2024. We will be in touch with next steps after this date.

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. Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Resource Groups, and Sports and Social Groups
• Training and support with a dedicated mentor from day one.
• International Travel Opportunities.

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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