About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named the #5 World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine. Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products.  You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

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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, share thoughts and 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 performance objectives.

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.

What You Get Out of the Internship

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest students to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward.   

Stryker Engineering interns will get to:

• Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products​
• Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
• Apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Opportunities Available

As Quality 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 pointed out, “If your tools don’t work, make them work.  If you can’t make them work, make some that do work.”  In this directive, the AQE team works to make sure that the products we develop at Stryker will work consistently for our customers to meet or exceed their expectations.

Process Quality

PQE interns collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment. When non-conforming issues arise in production, it is our responsibility to perform robust root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.  Do you enjoy deep dive investigations and driving collaboration and communication to achieve issue resolution?  If so, you may be a great fit for this team!  PQE interns are focused on quality, compliance and continuous improvement.  They use their education to work with a variety of 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 are responsible for all things supplier-related.  Stryker uses a number of critical suppliers to manufacture components and finished products, and to provide critical services.  This team’s job is to work closely with the suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet our required standards.  Do you enjoy using your technical background and communication skills to influence suppliers?  If so, you might be a great fit for this diverse and talented team!  The role requires working closely with internal customers from multiple functions, meeting with suppliers frequently, and the use of both technical and business skills.

Quality

Quality interns work with our internal cross-functional teams and external sales team and customers to ensure we develop and sustain a product with the highest quality.  The team’s job is to ensure we develop the right products up front – evaluate risk, ensure our customer’s user needs are met, and help drive craftsmanship, safety, durability and reliability into the product.  On the post-market side, they also work closely with regulatory to handle any complaints and implement design changes, as needed, to address quality issues.  The role requires someone who has great communication, problem-solving, and technical skills. 

What You Need

• Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check in the spring
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills

Our benefits

Our total rewards offering varies by country but often includes bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Know someone at Stryker?

Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program at HTTPS://CAREERS.STRYKER.COM/REFERRALS/

The future of healthcare starts with you. Customers, patients and employees are at the heart of everything we do at Stryker. As a world-leading medical technology company, we are focused on innovative healthcare solutions not just for today but for tomorrow. The future of healthcare starts with hiring the best talent and providing our employees with flexibility and opportunity to grow their careers in whatever direction their passions take them.