R&D Intern

What You Get Out of the Internship​​ 

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 

Who we want​​ 

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.  

Opportunities Available​ 

​As a Biomedical Engineering intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams: 

Research & Development 

New Product Development 

R&D interns in New Product Development work with cross-functional teams to identify the needs and the goals of future products.  They research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements and regulations.  They may work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, and our Test Labs to develop new product concepts.  These interns utilize their technical education to design new products and drive them from concept to production.  

Product Engineering 

R&D interns in Product Engineering work with cross-functional teams to identify the greatest needs for improvements on current products.  They research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data to make our products better for Stryker and for our customers.  Product Engineering interns work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods.  These interns utilize their technical education to improve the safety and efficacy of our existing products. 

of timelines, budgets, and resource reporting, and help improve executive-level reporting tools. 

Majors Targeted: Biomedical Engineering, or related majors 

What You Need​​ 

• 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.