Summer 2027 Internship, Software Engineering

About the Role

Summer 2027 Internship - Software Engineering

At Stryker, developing the next generation of talent is as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders for mentorship, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork shaping the future of healthcare.

Internship Experience

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced, growing industry setting.
• Implement new 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 clearly.

Opportunities Available

As a Software Engineering intern, you will be placed in one of the following teams:

• Advanced Quality (AQE)

• Work on engineering projects related to new product development.

• Areas may include human factors engineering, risk management, application of statistics, reliability engineering, design verification, and design validation (including customer interaction).

• Ensure developed products work consistently for customers to meet or exceed expectations.

• Process Quality (PQE)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment.

• Perform robust root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for non-conforming issues in production.

• Focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Utilize 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)

• Responsible for all supplier-related activities.

• Work closely with critical suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet required standards.

• Requires working closely with internal customers from multiple functions, meeting with suppliers frequently, and using both technical and business skills.

• Quality

• Work with internal cross-functional teams, external sales teams, and customers to ensure products are developed and sustained with the highest quality.

• Ensure the right products are developed upfront by evaluating risk, meeting customer user needs, and driving craftsmanship, safety, durability, and reliability into products.

• On the post-market side, work closely with regulatory to handle complaints and implement design changes as needed to address quality issues.

• Research & Development - New Product Development

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify the needs and goals of 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 and drive them from concept to production.

• Research & Development - Product Engineering

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify the greatest needs for improvements on current products.

• Research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data to improve existing products.

• Work with tools including CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods.

• Utilize technical education to improve the 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 throughout the design process.

• Design and build fixtures to simulate real-life situations.

• Responsible for design verification – the quantitative testing of product technical specifications.

• Team experience ranges from 2 to over 15 years with technical specialties including sterilization, mechanical, electrical, software, and optics.

• Manufacturing

• Collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver best-in-class new products to market.

• 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.

Majors Targeted

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science or related majors

Compensation & Benefits

• $20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage
• Sign-on bonus
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid corporate housing or a living stipend (dependent upon hiring location)

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 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 legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.