Job Description

What You Get Out of the Internship ​​

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will : ​​

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting ​

• Implement new ideas , be constantly challenged, and develop your skills ​

• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business ​

• Be a part of an innovative team and culture ​

• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who we want ​​

Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions. ​

Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward. ​

Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts. ​

Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives . ​

Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships. ​

Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better. 

Opportunities Available ​

​ As an Engineering intern at Stryker, you may be placed in one of the following areas, where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design, quality, testing, software, and manufacturing : ​​

• ​ Quality : Support initiatives that ensure products meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and compliance. Projects may include new product development (risk management, design verification/validation, reliability testing), supplier quality, process optimization, and post-market quality improvement .

• Research & Development (R&D) : Contribute to innovation and product improvement .

• Design & Development: Research new technologies and customer needs; use tools such as CAD, FEA, LabView, simulations, and software development to design new products or enhance existing ones.

• Product Engineering: Apply engineering skills to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of current products through analysis, testing, and design improvements.

• Test Lab: Partner with engineers to evaluate prototypes and verify designs through fixture development, simulated use testing, and quantitative verification of technical specifications. .

• Manufacturing : Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently. Projects may include fixture development, assembly line optimization, lean manufacturing implementation, ergonomics/safety improvements, and process validation .

• Software : Work with engineering teams to design, develop, and test software solutions that integrate with Stryker’s medical technologies. Projects may include embedded systems, automation tools, data analysis, or user-interface improvements that enhance product performance and usability

Majors Targeted: Biomedical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Electrical Engineering , Software Engineering / Computer Engineering , Manufacturing Engineering , Industrial Engineering , Quality Engineering , Systems Engineering , Related Engineering disciplines

What You Need ​​

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field and must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future . ​

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships

• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment .

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location

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