Summer 2027 Internship - Mechanical Engineering - California

Stryker•San Jose, CA

2d•$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 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.
Experience with CAD, FEA, and Test Labs.
Experience with root cause analysis methods.
Ability to break things (Test Lab).

Responsibilities

Contribute to meaningful projects.
Gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you.
Experience a culture of innovation and teamwork.
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.
Document complex processes and present them in a clear format.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify the needs and the goals of future products (Research & Development).
Research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements and regulations (Research & Development).
Work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, and our Test Labs to develop new product concepts (Research & Development).
Utilize technical education to design new products and drive them from concept to production (Research & Development).
Work with cross-functional teams to identify the greatest needs for improvements on current products (Product Engineering).
Research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data to make our products better for Stryker and for our customers (Product Engineering).
Work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods (Product Engineering).
Utilize technical education to improve the safety and efficacy of our existing products (Product Engineering).
Partner closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early prototypes and vet out product designs throughout the design process (Test Lab).
Design and build fixtures to simulate real life situations (Test Lab).
Perform design verification – the quantitative testing of the technical specifications of the product (Test Lab).