2026 Summer Intern – Quality Engineering – California

Stryker • CA

110d • $19 - $34

About The Position

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute 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, 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, and experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering / Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives that ensure products meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Contribute to innovation and product improvement in Research & Development.
• Research new technologies and customer needs using tools such as CAD, FEA, LabView, simulations, and software development.
• Apply engineering skills to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of current products.
• Partner with engineers to evaluate prototypes and verify designs through fixture development and testing.
• Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently.
• Work with engineering teams to design, develop, and test software solutions.

Benefits

• $19.50 min hourly wage – $34.50 max hourly wage.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees