Quality Engineering Intern

What You Get Out of the Internship

At Stryker, developing the next generation of talent is as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to mentoring leaders, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork shaping the future of healthcare.

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced, growing industry.
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills.
• Network with key stakeholders and business leaders.
• Be part of an innovative team and culture.
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them clearly.

Who We Want

Challengers: People who seek out hard projects and work to find 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 connect with internal and external contacts.

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

Customer-oriented achievers: Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude.

Game changers: Persistent interns who stop at nothing to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Quality Engineering intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams:

Advanced Quality

AQE interns work on engineering projects related to development of new products. Areas of emphasis may include human factors engineering, risk management, application of statistics, reliability engineering, design verification, and design validation including customer interaction. The AQE team ensures that products we develop work consistently to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Process Quality

PQE interns collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment. When non-conforming issues arise in production, the team performs robust root cause analysis and implements effective corrective actions. PQE interns focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, using tools including CAD for fixture design, root cause analysis methods, LabView, and validation activities to optimize production and quality processes.

Supplier Quality

SQE interns handle all supplier-related matters. Stryker uses critical suppliers to manufacture components and finished products, and to provide services. This team works closely with suppliers to ensure components and manufacturing processes meet required standards. The role requires working with internal customers, meeting with suppliers frequently, and using both technical and business skills.

Quality

Quality interns work with internal cross-functional teams, external sales teams, and customers to develop and sustain products of the highest quality. The team ensures the right products are developed, evaluates risk, and drives craftsmanship, safety, durability, and reliability. On the post-market side, they work with regulatory to handle complaints and implement design changes. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Majors Targeted

Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related majors.

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; 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 employment-based 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.