Electrical Engineering ST - Co-Op Placements 2026 - Cork
As an R&D Co-Op Student, you will perform a wide variety of technical work in planning and design of medical devices for Orthopedic Surgeons to allow them to plan and perform their procedures. This role will support the R&D New Product Development Teams as they bring new medical devices products to market.
Who are we looking for?
* Dedicated Achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations
* Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision
* Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
* User-focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.
* Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.
Technical Competencies
* Schematic, Netlist, Layout Generation & Review: Assist in developing and reviewing electrical schematics, generating netlists, and performing layout reviews.
* BOM Management: Support the generation, scrubbing, and review of Bills of Materials (BOM).
* Prototype Design & Evaluation: Contribute to designing prototypes and evaluating their performance through systematic testing.
* Bench Testing: Perform hands-on bench testing to verify electrical designs and assess device performance.
* Electrical Stack-Ups: Participate in stack-up analysis, including:
o Component de-rating analysis
o Worst case/Monte Carlo analysis
o LTspice simulations
* Design for Excellence (DFX): Assist in Design for Manufacturing (DFMA), Design for Fabrication (DFF), and Design for Testability (DFT) reviews.
* PCB and PCBA Print Review: Generate and review PCB and PCBA prints, including detailed D-prints for manufacturing.
* Engineering Documentation: Draft engineering specifications, including:
o Engineering Design Documents (EDD)
o Engineering Requirements Specifications (ERS)
o Architectural Requirements Documents (ARD)
* Full Design Review: Participate in comprehensive design reviews, covering schematics, layouts, BOMs, print packs, and WCA design review with electrical engineering subject matter experts (EE SMEs).
* Trainer Competency Report: Collaborate with trainers and evaluators to meet competency requirements and pass technical evaluations (e.g., AO EE, Design EE, etc.).
Additional Responsibilities
* Support problem-solving and root cause analysis to identify and evaluate potential solutions against defined requirements.
* Conduct research and studies to support innovative product design.
Business Responsibilities
* Understand the product’s intended use and clinical procedures.
Med Device Compliance
* Learn fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which align with regulatory requirements.
* With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures.
* Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
General Responsibilities
* With supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
* Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.
* Work on problems in limited scope; purposefully learn while gaining experience.
* Demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.
* Build stable relationships.
* Contribute to the project as a team member.
Fundamental Knowledge
* Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including circuit design and analysis.
* Familiarity with electrical design tools and practices within a structured or regulated environment (e.g., team projects, internships, coursework).
Design Tools
* Exposure to eCAD tools for schematic capture and basic layout design (e.g., Altium Designer or similar tools).
* Awareness of circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, Multisim) through coursework or personal projects.
Analysis Skills
* Ability to perform basic analysis tasks, including:
o Understanding of tolerances and their impact on design.
o Simple statistical methods for data evaluation.
Manufacturing & Materials
* Introductory knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing processes (e.g., stack-ups, component selection).
* Awareness of Design for Excellence (DFX) concepts (basic understanding is sufficient).
Documentation
* Ability to interpret basic electrical drawings and schematics.
* Exposure to preparing or understanding engineering reports and documentation through class assignments or internships.
Preferred Skills / Engineering Tools
* Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and analysis.
* Familiarity with eCAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar tools used in coursework).
* Exposure to bench-testing equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) during labs or projects.
* Willingness to learn PCB/PCBA print generation and review processes.
What we can offer
* Attractive salary & vacation entitlement
* Experience our inclusive, people-first culture. You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.
* Flexible working hours
* Sports & Social clubs and DEI Employee Resource Groups and the opportunity to connect with other co-ops
* The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients’ lives. In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.
Next steps
* Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will review your application and confirm you meet the criteria for the specific position.
* Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team.
* If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after.
* Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.
Company information: Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.
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