Summer Internship: RA/QA Quality Assurance

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 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 make connections 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 will stop at nothing to live out Stryker's mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As an RA/QA Quality Assurance intern at Stryker, you will gain hands-on experience supporting quality processes that ensure products meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to support Quality Management System activities, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and help drive compliance across product and process quality initiatives.

• Support Quality Management System activities to maintain compliance with regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
• Assist with Nonconformance reporting by investigating quality issues, documenting findings, and supporting timely resolution.
• Contribute to Corrective and Preventive Action activities by supporting root cause analysis, action planning, and effectiveness checks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Quality, and Operations.
• Review and organize quality documentation, records, and process information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on strengthening quality processes, reducing risk, and improving efficiency.
• Gain exposure to audits, quality metrics, and compliance activities.

Majors Targeted: Scientific or technical disciplines preferred (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related fields).

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical 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.