Electrical Engineering Student Co-Op

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Why join Stryker?

Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.

As an R&D Co-Op Student, you will perform a wide variety of technical work in planning and design of medical devices for Orthopedic Surgeons to allow them to plan and perform their procedures.This role will support the R&D New Product Development Teams as they bring new medical devices products to market.

Who are we looking for?

• Dedicated Achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations

• Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision

• Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.

• User-focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.

• Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.

Technical Competencies:  Under supervision, the intern will assist in the following areas to support the design, development, and verification of electrical components for medical devices:

• Schematic, Netlist, Layout Generation & Review: Assist in developing and reviewing electrical schematics, generating netlists, and performing layout reviews.

• BOM Management: Support the generation, scrubbing, and review of Bills of Materials (BOM).

• Prototype Design & Evaluation: Contribute to designing prototypes and evaluating their performance through systematic testing.

• Bench Testing: Perform hands-on bench testing to verify electrical designs and assess device performance.

• Electrical Stack-Ups: Participate in stack-up analysis, including:

• Component de-rating analysis

• Worst case/Monte Carlo analysis

• LTspice simulations

• Design for Excellence (DFX): Assist in Design for Manufacturing (DFMA), Design for Fabrication (DFF), and Design for Testability (DFT) reviews.

• PCB and PCBA Print Review: Generate and review PCB and PCBA prints, including detailed D-prints for manufacturing.

• Engineering Documentation: Draft engineering specifications, including:

• Engineering Design Documents (EDD)

• Engineering Requirements Specifications (ERS)

• Architectural Requirements Documents (ARD)

• Full Design Review: Participate in comprehensive design reviews, covering schematics, layouts, BOMs, print packs, and WCA design review with electrical engineering subject matter experts (EE SMEs).

• Trainer Competency Report: Collaborate with trainers and evaluators to meet competency requirements and pass technical evaluations (e.g., AO EE, Design EE, etc.).

   Additional Responsibilities:

• Support problem-solving and root cause analysis to identify and evaluate potential solutions against defined requirements.

• Conduct research and studies to support innovative product design..

 Business Responsibilities:

• Understand the product’s intended use and clinical procedures.

Med Device Compliance:

• Learn fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which align with regulatory requirements.

• With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures.

• Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.

General Responsibilities:

• With supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.

• Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.

• Work on problems in limited scope; purposefully learn while gaining experience.

• Demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.

• Build stable relationships.

• Contribute to the project as a team member.

Fundamental Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including circuit design and analysis.

• Familiarity with electrical design tools and practices within a structured or regulated environment (e.g., team projects, internships, coursework).

Design Tools:

• Exposure to eCAD tools for schematic capture and basic layout design (e.g., Altium Designer or similar tools).

• Awareness of circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, Multisim) through coursework or personal projects.

Analysis Skills:

• Ability to perform basic analysis tasks, including:

• Understanding of tolerances and their impact on design.

• Simple statistical methods for data evaluation.

Manufacturing & Materials:

• Introductory knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing processes (e.g., stack-ups, component selection).

• Awareness of Design for Excellence (DFX) concepts (basic understanding is sufficient).

Documentation:

• Ability to interpret basic electrical drawings and schematics.

• Exposure to preparing or understanding engineering reports and documentation through class assignments or internships.

Preferred Skills / Engineering Tools:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and analysis.

• Familiarity with eCAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar tools used in coursework).

• Exposure to bench-testing equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) during labs or projects.

• Willingness to learn PCB/PCBA print generation and review processes.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary & vacation entitlement

• Experience our inclusive, people-first culture. You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.

• Flexible working hours

• Sports & Social clubs and DE&I Employee Resource Groups and the opportunity to connect with other co-ops

• The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients’ lives. In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.

Next steps:

• Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position.

• Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team.

• If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after

• Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.

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