Summer 2027 Internship - Software Engineering - Michigan

Stryker•Portage, MI

13d•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineering intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams: Advanced Quality, Process Quality, Supplier Quality, Quality, Research & Development (New Product Development, Product Engineering, Test Lab), or Manufacturing. 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. You will 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.
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 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.
Identify the needs and goals of future products.
Research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements, and regulations.
Develop new product concepts 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.
Improve the safety and efficacy of existing products.
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.
Improve Stryker’s manufacturing lines through new fixture development, assembly line process enhancement, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and improving ergonomics and safety.