Overview
Electrical Engineering ENT - Co-Op Placements 2026 - Cork. As an R&D Co-Op Student, you will perform a wide variety of technical work in the planning and design of next generation medical devices for ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) procedures. These devices help Surgeons plan and perform procedures. This role supports the R&D New Product Development Teams as they bring new medical devices to market.
Responsibilities
* Under supervision, assist in the design, development, and verification of electrical components for medical devices.
* Prototyping design and evaluation: contribute to designing prototypes and evaluating performance through testing.
* Benchtop testing: perform hands-on bench testing to verify electrical subsystems and device performance.
* Design analysis including system stack-up and component tolerances through calculations, simulations, and testing.
* PCBA design including schematic and layout of rigid and flex PCBs; generate electrical prints and manufacturing files (Gerbers, drill files).
* Design for Excellence (DFX): assist in DFM, DFF & DFT reviews.
* Documentation such as notebooks and architecture definitions.
* Support problem-solving and root cause analysis to identify and evaluate potential solutions against defined requirements.
* Conduct research to support innovative product design.
* Develop deep understanding of ENT anatomy, pathology, and treatment; understand customer needs and pain points in the operating room to improve device design and workflow.
* Learn fundamental industry standards (IEC, IPC) and regulatory-aligned design requirements and test strategies.
* Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management per the Quality Management System.
* With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation per company design control procedures.
* Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
Qualifications
* Studying or completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
* Fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering principles: RLC circuits, filters, analog circuits (op-amps), digital circuit design.
* Familiarity with embedded systems and software via microcontrollers or Arduino-based projects; basic programming (C, C++, MATLAB or Python).
* Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, UART, CAN, SPI) and basics of electromagnetics and power electronics (DC motors, SMPS).
* Exposure to eCAD tools for schematic capture and layout (e.g., Altium Designer); familiarity with circuit simulation tools (LTspice, Multisim).
* Understanding of basic electrical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
* Willingness to learn new technologies and strong cross-functional communication skills.
Preferred Skills / Tools
* Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and analysis.
* Experience with bench-testing equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
* Exposure to eCAD tools (Altium, KiCad) used in coursework; ability to interpret electrical drawings.
* Ability to work in cross-functional teams and demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.
What we offer
* Competitive salary and vacation entitlement.
* Inclusive, people-first culture with mentors and leaders supporting growth and feedback.
* Flexible working hours.
* Participation in sports and social clubs and DE&I Employee Resource Groups.
* Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that improve healthcare and patients’ lives.
Next steps
* After applying, University Recruiting partners review applications for fit with the position.
* If requirements are met, successful candidates may be invited to a final round interview in September.
* Offers may be issued shortly after a successful final round; timelines vary, so stay in contact with the University Recruiting Partner and placement coordinator.
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
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