Additive Design Engineer (Staff)

About the role

Stryker is hiring an Additive Design Engineer (Staff) for a hybrid fixed-term contract based in Carrigtwohill, Cork, running until 31 December 2027. The role creates practical technical solutions for product development, protects core technologies through patent protection and invention disclosure, and works with a creative design team to invent and develop new product concepts.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimise concepts for mechanical function and manufacturability, and develop product designs and prototypes from customer concepts or specifications.
• Use statistical techniques and engineering tools to determine design approaches and parameters, and run feasibility studies on new designs.
• Lead design review meetings, build an internal and external technology network, and communicate with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering and product development to resolve issues.
• Ensure designs are cost-efficient, manufacturable and reliable, and lead the identification of product requirements, generation of production drawings and management of full product design documentation.
• Own product performance and quality objectives, project planning and execution, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Resolve end-customer product issues through problem solving, troubleshooting, product training and relationship building.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, Electrical or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience.
• Experience in complex problem-solving for design and technical issues, and good judgement for mechanical and structural design.
• Ability to work with and assemble small components, use small hand tools and inspection equipment, and read complex engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Willingness to travel internationally for live surgery visits, partner collaboration and international assignments.

Required skills

• Fluent 3D CAD and good working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools.
• Good working knowledge of CAM/CAE systems, engineering materials, coating technologies, plastic part design and advanced manufacturing.
• Statistical tools, validation and verification techniques, and project management tools.

What we offer

• Pay range in Ireland of EUR 54,000 to 90,000 per year, with possible incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement.