Summer 2027 Internship - Software Engineering - California

Stryker•San Jose, CA

6d•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

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.
Human factors engineering, risk management, application of statistics, reliability engineering, design verification, and design validation including customer interaction.
Use of CAD for fixture design, root cause analysis methods, LabView, and validation activities to optimize production, inspection, and quality system processes.
Use of both technical and business skills.
Great communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.
Use of CAD, FEA, and our Test Labs to develop new product concepts.
Use of CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods.
Technical specialties ranging from sterilization, mechanical, electrical, software, and optics.

Responsibilities

Work on engineering projects related to development of new products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment.
Perform robust root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions when non-conforming issues arise in production.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet required standards.
Ensure development and sustainment of a product with the highest quality.
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.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify the needs and goals of future products.
Research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements, and regulations.
Develop new product concepts.
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 make products better.
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 technical specifications of the product.
Collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver best-in-class new products to market.
Improve Stryker’s manufacturing lines through new fixture development, assembly line process enhancement, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and improving ergonomics and safety.