University of Galway Co-op Placement 2027

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

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Placement Opportunities in Medtronic: Student Co-op Placements

We are recruiting co-op students for their placement across a wide range of departments in our Parkmore, Mervue and Athlone sites (see below). These placements will be commencing in January & June 2027.

• R&D
• Manufacturing/Operations
• Process Development
• Neuromodulation
• Regulatory Affairs
• Engineering
• Customer Quality Experience Management
  
  
  

We are looking for students from the courses below:

• BE + ME Biomedical Engineering
• BE + ME Mechanical Engineering
  
  
  

Following interview, successful applicants will be selected and placed into departments as designated by the company.

Please note we require acceptance of offer on the same day as the interview.

We will be commencing interviews once the application process opens. To avoid disappointment please do not delay in submitting your application.

Please note, some of these placements may have a hybrid workstyle and technology/equipment will be provided by the company.

Typical duties will include the following:

• Provide daily technical support to the department
• Carry out a project and report progress as agreed by Supervisor/Manager
• Work as part of the team to achieve goals and objectives as agreed
• Ensure appropriate documentation is completed and checked
• Contribute to supporting the department in day-to-day activities and liaise with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve issues
• Support teams driving innovation and continuous improvement
• Assists with the development, monitoring, coordination, and implementation of technical projects as assigned
• Assist in the evaluation of capabilities of equipment as required (if applicable)
• Collect data/product output and analyze using various statistical techniques utilizing Minitab/MATLAB software (If applicable)
  
  
  

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.

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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

€30,420