Summer 2027 Internship - Software Engineering - Florida

Stryker • Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d • $20 - $35 • 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 Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors; 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

• Human factors engineering
• Risk management
• Application of statistics
• Reliability engineering
• Design verification
• Design validation including customer interaction
• Deep dive investigations
• Driving collaboration and communication to achieve issue resolution
• Quality, compliance and continuous improvement
• CAD for fixture design
• Root cause analysis methods
• LabView
• Validation activities to optimize production, inspection, and quality system processes
• Technical background and communication skills to influence suppliers
• Working closely with internal customers from multiple functions
• Meeting with suppliers frequently
• Use of both technical and business skills
• Evaluating risk
• Ensuring customer user needs are met
• Driving craftsmanship, safety, durability and reliability into the product
• Handling complaints and implementing design changes
• Researching new technologies
• Researching customer expectations
• Researching business requirements
• Researching regulations
• Working with CAD
• Working with FEA
• Working with Test Labs
• Designing new products
• Driving products from concept to production
• Identifying needs for improvements on current products
• Researching new technologies
• Researching customer feedback
• Researching product performance data
• Improving existing products
• Working with CAD
• Working with FEA
• Working with Test Labs
• Working with root cause analysis methods
• Improving the safety and efficacy of existing products
• Partnering closely with Test Engineers and R&D
• Experimenting with early prototypes
• Vetting out product designs
• Designing and building fixtures to simulate real life situations
• Design verification – the quantitative testing of the technical specifications of the product
• Technical specialties ranging from sterilization, mechanical, electrical, software, and optics
• Collaborating with Design and Operations
• Delivering best-in-class new products to market
• Partnering with technicians and engineers
• Improving manufacturing lines
• New fixture development
• Assembly line process enhancement
• Implementation of lean manufacturing principles
• Improving ergonomics and safety

Responsibilities

• Work on engineering projects related to development of new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for non-conforming issues in production.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet required standards.
• 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.
• Handle complaints and implement design changes 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 using tools like CAD, FEA, and Test Labs.
• Design new products and drive them from concept to production.
• Identify needs for improvements on current products.
• Research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data to improve existing products.
• Experiment with early prototypes and vet out product designs.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• $20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage
• sign-on bonus
• 11 paid holidays annually
• either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern