About the role#
As a Biomedical Engineering intern, you will join the Research and Development team in Cary, Illinois. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site at our facility to support the development of medical technologies. You will be placed in either the New Product Development or Product Engineering team to gain hands-on experience in the medical equipment industry.
What you'll do#
- Identify the needs and goals of future products by researching new technologies, customer expectations, and business requirements.
- Design new products and manage them through the process from initial concept to final production.
- Analyze product performance data, customer feedback, and root cause analysis to improve the safety and efficacy of existing products.
- Document complex technical processes and present your findings in a clear, accessible format.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move projects forward and solve technical challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based sponsorship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to build relationships and work effectively with team members.
Location & details#
- Location: Cary, Illinois
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2027
- Compensation: $20 to $35 per hour, plus a sign-on bonus and 11 paid holidays.
- Housing: Paid corporate housing or a living stipend is provided, depending on the specific hiring location.
About Stryker
Stryker is a medical equipment manufacturer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company produces medical devices and surgical instruments for the MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics sectors. It operates globally with over 53,000 employees and maintains more than 44 manufacturing and research facilities. Stryker reported 2024 sales of 22.6 billion dollars.
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