Summer 2027 Internship Software Engineering Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Job Summary
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 wont just observe youll 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 yourskills
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 Strykers mission to make healthcare better.
Opportunities Available
As a Software Engineering intern at Stryker you will be placed in one of the following teams:
Advanced Quality
AQE interns work on engineering projects related to development of new products. Areas of emphasis may include human factors engineering risk management application of statistics reliability engineering design verification and design validation including customer interaction. As Homer Stryker pointed out If your tools dont work make them work. If you cant make them work make some that do this directive the AQE team works to make sure that the products we develop at Stryker will work consistently for our customers to meet or exceed their expectations.
Process Quality
PQE interns collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment. When non-conforming issues arise in production it is our responsibility to perform robust root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions. Do you enjoy deep dive investigations and driving collaboration and communication to achieve issue resolution If so you may be a great fit for this team! PQE interns are focused on quality compliance and continuous improvement. They use their education to work with a variety of tools including CAD for fixture design root cause analysis methods LabView and validation activities to optimize production inspection and quality system processes.
Supplier Quality
SQE interns are responsible for all things supplier-related. Stryker uses a number of critical suppliers to manufacture components and finished products and to provide critical services. This teams job is to work closely with the suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet our required standards. Do you enjoy using your technical background and communication skills to influence suppliers If so you might be a great fit for this diverse and talented team! The role requires working closely with internal customers from multiple functions meeting with suppliers frequently and the use of both technical and business skills.
Quality
Quality interns work with our internal cross-functional teams and external sales team and customers to ensure we develop and sustain a product with the highest quality. The teams job is to ensure we develop the right products up front evaluate risk ensure our customers user needs are met and help drive craftsmanship safety durability and reliability into the product. On the post-market side they also work closely with regulatory to handle any complaints and implement design changes as needed to address quality issues. The role requires someone who has great communication problem-solving and technical skills.
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.
Test Lab
Test interns partner closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early prototypes and vet out product designs throughout the design process. What this really means is that they get to be the MythBusters of the division. You think your design can last the entire expected service life We put it to the test. Just like the show we quickly design and build fixtures to simulate real life addition to these experiments they are ultimately responsible for design verification the quantitative testing of the technical specifications of the product. A teams experience ranges from 2 to over 15 years with technical specialties ranging from sterilization mechanical electrical software and optics. If youre the type of person that has the magic ability to break things we want you!
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer interns will collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver best-in-class new products to market. Interns will partner with technicians and engineers to improve Strykers manufacturing lines through new fixture development assembly line process enhancement implementation of lean manufacturing principles and improving ergonomics and safety.
Majors Targeted: Computer Engineering Computer Science or related majors.
$20 min hourly wage $35 max hourly wage sign-on bonus 11 paid holidays annually and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend dependent upon hiring location
What You Need
Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongsid ... View more