Summer Intern R&D Process & Tech Dev

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 find the right solutions.

Teammates: Partners who listen, 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 who bring value to partnerships.

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

Opportunities Available

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

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 for Stryker and customers. 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 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.

Majors Targeted

Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation/Mechatronics Engineering

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.