Staff Engineer, Mechanical

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 

Permanent hybrid role based in Cork, Ireland

We are excited to announce that that the Stryker Instrument’s Neurosurgical (NS) R&D team is growing! We are a team of innovators and executors who specialize in partnering with the world’s top neuro and spine surgeons to develop procedural innovations. Our global team is looking for a design engineer who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible by collaborating across the globe with other worldclass engineers and our customers to deliver new products that Make Health Care Better.

Who we want:

• Self-directed activators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
• Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
• User-focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.

What you will do:

• Design and launch innovative new medical devices
• Be the technical lead for a multifunctional project team
• Liaise with surgeons to define user needs and ensure the product meets and exceeds expectations
• Mentor and guide more junior team members, modelling high standards of professionalism in all interactions

Key Skills:

NPD project delivery

Strong delivery focus

Experience developing sterile products

Understanding of various materials and mechanical processes

What you need:

Must have a minimum of a Degree (level 8) in a suitable subject (e.g. Engineering) or equivalent design background.

4+ years of experience in mechanical, tool design or mechatronics engineering

An infectious enthusiasm for new technologies and their application

This role may be suitable for candidates with experience in the following roles or similar:

• R&D Engineering
• Mechanical Design Engineering
• Tool Design Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Process Engineering

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.