This role will be based in our Belfast site.
Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
The position of Product Excellence Co-Op is within the Product Excellence Team in Stryker Belfast R&D. The Product Excellence team is a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers, electronic engineers and design engineers that supports the production of new and existing products in our AED portfolio of products.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the delivery of design change projects, by supporting the team of engineerswithin the Product Excellence team.
- Assist in the development of Research and Development technical documentation.
- Assist in engineering investigations and analysis.
- Execution of protocols to verify and validate solutions against their requirements.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks according to established timelines.
- Contribute to the preparation of documentation for Design Reviews.
- Assist with the preparation of documentation for medical device regulatory submissions.
What you will need:
Knowledge and Capabilities:
- Basic knowledge of electronics.
- Basic knowledge of, or exposure to an object orientated programming language, e.g., C, C++or C#.
- Builds productive internal working relationships.
- Stays calm under pressure timelines and seeks to add additional responsibility whereappropriate.
- Self-motivated: enjoys tackling goals, growing and developing, and is accountable for goalsbeing met.
- Consistently drives results.
- Effective communicator.
- Understand the importance of networking and utilizing that network to improve individual job performance.
- Exercises good judgment regarding when and how to escalate issues.
- Growth mindset – learns from previous mistakes and picks up new skills quickly.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Effective written & verbal, reporting and communication skills.
- Microsoft Office applications.
- Working within a team environment.
- Studying for a third level qualification in either electronics, design engineering, biomedical engineering or a related discipline.
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 DE&I 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 take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position.
- Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September/October, 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.
Belfast: £25,000 GBP Annual
If you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Travel Percentage: None
Product Excellence Co-Op in Belfast employer: Stryker
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