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Senior R&D Design Engineer

Stryker


Job Location:

Cork - Ireland

Monthly Salary: € 47000 - 77000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Position Summary


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.

Join a dynamic R&D team developing innovative medical devices that transform patients lives. As a Senior Design Engineer focusing on the Foot & Ankle/Lower Extremities market you will work on mechanical design for implants and instruments used by surgeons and surgical staff to allow them to plan and perform their procedures and work in a multi-disciplinary group to deliver these devices from concept through design and manufacturing development and launch them to market. This role will involve engaging with surgeons and surgical staff to innovate.

If youre passionate about engineering problem-solving and improving patient outcomes we want you on our team!


What you will do:

  • Under minimal supervision research design develop modify and verify components/modules for medical devices
  • Translate design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs
  • Work on complex problems applying experience and learnings as well as advanced practices and procedures for problem solving
  • Develop and analyze solutions prototyping one or more options to provide proof of concept
  • Follow fundamental industry standards design requirements and test strategies which apply to regulatory requirements
  • Independently create or refine engineering documentation such as the Design History file
  • Work as key member of the team collaborating with R&D Quality Manufacturing Regulatory Clinical Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success
  • Demonstrate ownership and prioritize work with minimal supervision

What you will you need
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
  • 2 years of work experience cannulated screw design preferred
  • Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles
  • Technical ability to create engineering drawings and models applying GD&T and CAE tools (SolidWorks Creo etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design
  • Ability to read and interpret complex drawings
  • An understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its application
  • Experience in design controls and risk management within a regulated industry
  • Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills (Ability to methodically work through each problem use case etc. and find the root cause then provide potential solutions)
  • Ability to communicate basic plans and technical information to team members

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Ireland Pay Ranges:

  • Ireland: 47000 - 77000 EUR Annual

At Stryker we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the addition to base salary this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable) along with Strykers comprehensive benefits package.

If youd like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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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. Alongsid ... View more

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