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Summer 2022 Internship - R&D Product Development Engineering - Tennessee

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Stryker

Summer 2022 Internship - R&D Product Development Engineering - Tennessee

Memphis, TN
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.

    Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: HTTPS://WWW.STRYKERCAREERSBLOG.COM/POST/8-REASONS-TO-JOIN-STRYKERS-ENGINEERING-TEAM 

    Intern to support the development of medical devices in the foot and ankle market including plates and screws, minimally invasive technology, or soft tissue products.  Will work with R&D and cross functional team members on a specific project to turn customer needs into viable medical device solutions by learning and leveraging fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which align with regulatory and quality system requirements.

    KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

    • Works on problems in limited scope; purposefully learns while gaining experience.
    • Demonstrates ownership and integrity of work.
    • Builds stable relationships.
    • Contributes to the project as a team member.
    • Interpret customer needs and understands design inputs.
    • Understand the product’s intended use and clinical procedures.
    • Understand and follow 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.
    • Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
    • Under supervision, research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules for medical devices.
    • Assist with prototyping and bench testing.
    • Basic knowledge of analysis tools and statistical methods.
    • Under supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design.

    EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE:

    • Working on Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, BioMedical or Masters in related discipline

    KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCIES:

    • Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
    • 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.
    • Curious learners. Engineers who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop software.
    • Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and system requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
    • User-focused creators. Engineers who design with the user in mind, developing software that helps change patients’ lives.
    • Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
    • Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.

    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/

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  • Industry
    Medical Devices
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  • About Us

    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.