Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations - with Growth Opportunities

We are on the lookout for an ambitious Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations to join our exceptional team at Stryker in Cork.
Growing your career as a Full Time Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in communication, cooperation and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations at Stryker today!

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:  

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. We are currently seeking a Staff Engineer – Process Development, Advanced Operations to join our Stryker Instruments division in the Innovation Centre in Cork.

Who we want –

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

• 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.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you will do –

As the Staff Engineer – Process Development, Advanced Operations you will provide process engineering support for sustainment and improvement of our surgical instruments, working with Marketing, R&D, Cost Accounting, and Advanced Sourcing, Advanced Quality, and Validation team members.  They serve as the voice of operations in the development process and work on design for manufacturability and assembly. This position is responsible for process design, development, and validation in new product development. 

Additional responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal and contract manufacturers to develop processes for electro-mechanical assembly including PCBA manufacturing, potting, conformal coating, soldering, pressing, laser welding, laser marking, torquing and manual assembly

• Lead or support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation, and validation

• Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications

• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements

• Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols

• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis

• Lead and/or participate in process review meetings

• Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plan, SOP and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) generation associated with product transfers and launches

• Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent Inspection documentation

• Review and approval of validation documentation

What you need –

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required

• 4+ years of work experience required

• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), PCBA manufacturing, potting, conformal coating, soldering, pressing, laser welding, laser marking, torquing and manual assembly preferred

• Experience in a FDA regulated or highly regulated industry preferred

• Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues

• Good instincts and sound judgement for electrical, mechanical and structural design

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of  the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting 

Benefits of working as a Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations in Cork:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package