R&D Operations 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 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 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 leaders of the business.
• 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 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 partners 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 who bring value to partnerships.

Game changers: Persistent interns who live out Stryker's mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As an Electrical 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. As Homer Stryker said, "If your tools don't work, make them work. If you can't make them work, make some that do work." The AQE team ensures products we develop work consistently for our customers to meet or exceed expectations.

Process Quality

PQE interns collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment. When non-conforming issues arise in production, we perform robust root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions. PQE interns focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. They use tools including CAD for fixture design, root cause analysis methods, LabView, and validation activities to optimize production, inspection, and quality system processes.

Supplier Quality

SQE interns handle all things supplier-related. Stryker uses critical suppliers to manufacture components and finished products, and provide services. This team works closely with suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet required standards. The role involves working with internal customers from multiple functions, 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 ensure we develop and sustain a product with the highest quality. The team ensures we develop the right products up front, evaluate risk, meet customer user needs, and drive craftsmanship, safety, durability, and reliability. On the post-market side, they work with regulatory to handle complaints and implement design changes to address quality issues. The role requires great communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Research & Development

New Product Development

R&D interns in New Product Development work with cross-functional teams to identify needs and goals for future products. They research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements, and regulations. They may work with tools including CAD, FEA, and Test Labs to develop new product concepts. These interns use their technical education to design new products and drive them from concept to production.

Product Engineering

R&D interns in Product Engineering work with cross-functional teams to identify the greatest needs for improvements on current products. They research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data to make products better. Product Engineering interns work with tools including CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods. They use their technical education to improve the safety and efficacy of existing products.

Test Lab

Test interns partner closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early prototypes and vet product designs throughout the design process. They get to be the MythBusters of the division. They quickly design and build fixtures to simulate real life situations. They are responsible for design verification, the quantitative testing of technical specifications. The team's experience ranges from 2 to over 15 years with specialties in sterilization, mechanical, electrical, software, and optics. If you have the magic ability to break things, we want you!

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer interns collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver best-in-class new products to market. Interns partner with technicians and engineers to improve manufacturing lines through new fixture development, assembly line process enhancement, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and improving ergonomics and safety.

Majors Targeted

Electrical 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.

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