Summer 2027 Internship, Software Engineering

About the Internship

At Stryker, interns contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders for mentorship, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork. Interns will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced, growing industry.
• Implement new ideas, be challenged, and develop skills.
• Network with key stakeholders and business leaders.
• Be part of an innovative team and culture.
• Document complex processes and present them clearly.

Opportunities Available

Software Engineering interns will be placed in one of the following teams:

• Advanced Quality (AQE): Work on engineering projects related to new product development. Emphasis areas include human factors engineering, risk management, application of statistics, reliability engineering, design verification, and design validation (including customer interaction).
• Process Quality (PQE): Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conforming issues in production. Focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Utilizes tools such as CAD for fixture design, root cause analysis methods, LabView, and validation activities.
• Supplier Quality (SQE): Responsible for supplier-related activities, ensuring components and manufacturing processes from critical suppliers meet required standards. Requires technical background, communication skills to influence suppliers, and working with internal customers and suppliers.
• Quality: Work with internal cross-functional teams, external sales teams, and customers to develop and sustain high-quality products. Ensure products meet customer user needs and drive craftsmanship, safety, durability, and reliability. Handle post-market complaints and implement design changes. Requires strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Research & Development (R&D) - New Product Development: Identify needs and goals for future products. Research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements, and regulations. May work with tools including CAD, FEA, and Test Labs to develop new product concepts. Utilize technical education to design new products from concept to production.
• Research & Development (R&D) - Product Engineering: Identify needs for improvements on current products. Research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data. Work with tools including CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods to improve safety and efficacy of existing products.
• Test Lab: Partner closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early prototypes and vet product designs. Responsible for design verification (quantitative testing of technical specifications). Experience ranges from 2 to over 15 years with technical specialties in sterilization, mechanical, electrical, software, and optics.
• Manufacturing: Collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver new products. Partner with technicians and engineers to improve manufacturing lines through new fixture development, assembly line process enhancement, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and improving ergonomics and safety.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related majors.
• Must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

The role includes a minimum $20/hour and maximum $35/hour wage, a sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend.