R&D Operations Intern

Stryker•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

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 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

Electrical Engineering, or related majors.

Responsibilities

Work on engineering projects related to development of new products, including 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 root cause analysis for non-conforming issues, and implement corrective actions.
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 using both technical and business skills.
Work with internal cross-functional teams and external sales team and customers to ensure development and sustainment of products with the highest quality.
Evaluate risk, ensure customer user needs are met, and help drive craftsmanship, safety, durability and reliability into the product.
Work closely with regulatory to handle complaints and implement design changes as needed to address quality issues.
Identify the needs and goals of future products, research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements and regulations.
Work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, and Test Labs to develop new product concepts.
Design new products and drive them from concept to production.
Identify the greatest needs for improvements on current products.
Research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data to make products better.
Work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods.
Improve the safety and efficacy of existing products.
Partner closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early prototypes and vet out product designs throughout the design process.
Design and build fixtures to simulate real-life situations.
Perform design verification – the quantitative testing of the product’s technical specifications.
Collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver best-in-class new products to market.
Partner with technicians and engineers to improve Stryker’s manufacturing lines through new fixture development, assembly line process enhancement, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and improving ergonomics and safety.