Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products.  You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team 

Senior Staff Engineer, R&D

Role: Permanent

Position: Hybrid

This is a permanent position based in Stryker's Neuro Vascular R&D Hub in our Model Farm Road, Cork

About the site:

Our Model Farm Road site was acquired in 2011 and today’s bespoke facility opened in 2013. The site is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility, including a 33,000 sq. ft. cleanroom, specialises in the development and manufacturing of neurovascular devices. In 2022 Model Farm Road opened an additional R&D lab space, the NeuroHub, increasing the site’s capacity for state-of-the-art R&D solution development for neurovascular disease treatment.

About the role:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify components, modules and sub-systems for medical devices.

• Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs with some guidance.

• Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing.

• Analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment.

• Additional role-specific technical areas of responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary by the local hiring manager.

Business Responsibilities:

• Advance solutions by applying in-depth knowledge of customer needs, market and competitive offerings.

• Apply detailed knowledge of clinical procedures to author design inputs.

• Support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians.

• Demonstrate developing financial acumen.

• Med Device Compliance:

• Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations.

• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file.

• Follow and mentor others on R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.

• General Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.

• Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology.

• Support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance projects through the design /development/launch process.

• Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build partnership to achieve business objectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (strongly desired):

Technical Skills:

• 6 years of experience

• Master’s degree may count for 2 years of experience; PhD degree may count for 4-5 years of experience

• Prior experience in medical device industry preferred

• Strong technical ability to develop and optimize designs for mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles

• Strong technical ability in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools

• Adept at applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design.

• Ability to communicate moderate complexity plans and technical information to team members.

About Stryker
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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.