Summer 2027 Internship - Quality Engineering - California

Stryker•San Jose, CA

2d•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Summer 2027 Internship - Quality Engineering - California. 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; 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Work on engineering projects related to development of new products, including areas such as human factors engineering, risk management, application of statistics, reliability engineering, design verification, and design validation including customer interaction.
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.
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.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet required standards.
Work closely with internal customers from multiple functions, meeting with suppliers frequently, and utilizing both technical and business skills.
Ensure development and sustainment of products with the highest quality by working with internal cross-functional teams and external sales team and customers.
Evaluate risk, ensure customer user needs are met, and help drive craftsmanship, safety, durability and reliability into the product.
Handle complaints and implement design changes, as needed, to address quality issues on the post-market side.