R&D Electrical Engineering Graduate Program - September 2027

Stryker are delighted to be hiring talented Electrical Engineers for our “R&D Graduate Programme” - to begin in September 2027.

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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:

Electrical:

• 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.

What You Need?

• Candidates must have already attained or be on course to attain a 2.1 result in a Level 8 or above Electrical/ Electronic 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.