Summer 2027 Internship - Software Engineering - California
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
$20/hr - $35/hr
Intern
Stryker develops life-changing medical technologies and offers interns the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare projects while gaining mentorship and industry experience. The Software Engineering Intern will support quality, research and development, testing, or manufacturing engineering teams through product development, testing, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
AQE interns work on engineering projects related to development of new products
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
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
SQE interns are responsible for all things supplier-related
This team’s job is to work closely with the suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet our required standards
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 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 team’s job is to ensure we develop the right products up front – evaluate risk, ensure our customer’s 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
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
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 interns partner closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early prototypes and vet out product designs throughout the design process
We quickly design and build fixtures to simulate real life situations
In addition to these experiments, they are ultimately responsible for design verification – the quantitative testing of the technical specifications of the product
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 Stryker’s manufacturing lines through new fixture development, assembly line process enhancement, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and improving ergonomics and safety
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Benefits
Gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you
Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
Sign-on bonus
11 paid holidays annually
Either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location
Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.
