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Job DescriptionPlacement (Co-Op) Student - June/September 2023/24 - 15 Month Industry PlacementLocation: LimerickThis position provides the student, as part of their college studies, the experience of working in a regulated medical device company. The student will undertake projects and complete day to day tasks for the engineering Function.Key Areas of Responsibility •The Student, together with their Manager identifies a process improvement project.• Identifies the project charter, objectives, scope, success factors, milestones, and evaluation metrics to deliver on time and in budget.•Communicate effectively and coordinate meetings with stakeholders •Works in project teams to help deliver and validate new equipment, process improvements, Quality projects and safety enhancements.•Perform testing to support day to day production or validation activities.•Provides support by completing activities for multiple departments as required.•Build understanding of manufacturing process in medical devices and the challenges associated with manufacturing. •Develop and implement innovative solutions to improve processes.•Foster understanding and application of company problem solving methods such as CAPA’s (Corrective and preventative actions), A3s, fishbones etc•Ensures compliance with Quality, Safety and 6S Systems by completing walk throughs and Audits of the manufacturing and office areas.•Must submit at least 1 safety observation per month.•Organise and partake in company corporate social responsibility events.Qualifications Knowledge Skills • Currently completing a college qualification in an engineering or business discipline• Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team• Honesty and Integrity essential. Must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies• Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking. Enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment• Reliable, dependable, and punctual• Organised, focused and capable of multi-tasking• Good analytical and problem-solving skills• Good verbal and written communication skills• Basic level of PC skills required

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 150 million patients annually.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.