R&D Process & Technology Development Intern

What You Get Out of the Internship​​

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, youwon’tjustobserve—you’llcontribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:​​

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting​

• Implementnew ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills​

• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business​

• Be a part of an innovative team and culture​

• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who we want​​

Challengers.People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.​

Teammates.Partners who listen to ideas, sharethoughtsand work together to move the business forward.​

Charismatic networkers.Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.​

Strategic thinkers.Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performanceobjectives.​

Customer-oriented achievers.Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.​

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

Opportunities Available​

​As aMechanicalEngineering 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 toidentifythe needs and the goals of future products.  They researchnew technologies, customer expectations, businessrequirementsand regulations.  They may work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, and our Test Labs to develop new product concepts.  These internsutilizetheir 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 toidentifythe greatest needs for improvementsoncurrent products.  They researchnew technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data to make our products better for Stryker and for our customers.  Product Engineering interns work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods.  These internsutilizetheir technical education to improve the safety and efficacy of our existing products.

Test Lab

Test interns partner closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early prototypes and vet out product designs throughout the design process.  What this really means is that we get to be theMythbustersof our division.  You think your design can last the entire expected service life? We put ittothe test.  Just like the show, wequickly designand build fixtures to simulate real life situations. In addition to these experiments, we areultimately responsiblefor design verification – the quantitative testing of the technical specifications of the product.  A team’s experience ranges from 2 to over 15 years with technical specialties ranging from sterilization, mechanical, electrical, software, and optics.  Ifyou’rethe type of person that has the magic ability to break things – wewantyou!

Majors Targeted:Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation/Mechatronics Engineering

What You Need​​

• Currently pursuing aBachelor’s or Master’sdegree 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 legallyauthorized to work in the U.S. and not requireemployment-basedsponsorship 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

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.