University Of Galway

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all.You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeUniversity of Galway Medtronic Co-op Placement ****Welcome to Medtronic IrelandCareer OpportunitiesImagine playing a role in changing what it means to live with chronic disease.At Medtronic, you can.We're creating technologies that treat chronic disease in new ways so people can live better and longer.We didn't become a global leader by sitting on the sidelines.We're actively involved in shaping the industry and transforming technologies, so physicians have what they need to help their patients move forward with life.Our vision requires bold leaders.If you want a career that is challenging, energizing and rewarding, we hope you'll consider joining us as we push the boundaries of medical technology.As the world's largest medical technology company, we offer opportunities in numerous geographies, technologies, therapies and functional areas.Medtronic in IrelandMedtronic has been present in Ireland since ****, having acquired a cardiovascular business established there since ****.Medtronic's Galway site is a Centre of Excellence for the development and manufacture of a number of the Medtronic's key medical technologies for the treatment and management of cardiovascular and cardiac rhythm diseases.Today over ****+ people are employed in Ireland with most of the company's employees working at the facility in Parkmore Galway, including over 100 dedicated to research and development.Placement Opportunities in Medtronic: Student Co-op PlacementsWe are recruiting co-op students for their placement across a wide range of departments (see below).These placements will be commencing in January & June ****.R&DManufacturing/OperationsProcess DevelopmentQualityRegulatory AffairsITLean Manufacturing/Enterprise ExcellenceSupply ChainPackaging & LabellingEngineeringPharmaceutical LaboratoryPMOFinanceFacilitiesEnvironmental, Health & SafetyCustomer Quality Experience ManagementAutomation EngineeringDesign AssuranceWe are looking for students from the below courses:BE + ME Biomedical EngineeringBE + ME Mechanical EngineeringMSc.Biomedical ScienceBSc.Computer Science & Information TechnologyME Civil EngineeringBSc in Occupational Health & Safety ManagementBE of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)BE + ME Electrical & Electronic EngineeringFollowing 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).For more information on Medtronic visit .Physical Job RequirementsThe 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.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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.About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people.From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves.We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.