About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will join Stryker for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in Massachusetts, contributing to meaningful projects that influence medical technology. You will gain exposure to business leaders, document complex processes, and present your findings to the team.
What you'll do#
Depending on your team placement, you will contribute to Research and Development, Product Engineering, or Test Lab operations. Your daily work may include:
- Designing new products and driving them from initial concept to production.
- Identifying opportunities to improve the safety and efficacy of current products.
- Analyzing product performance data and customer feedback.
- Researching new technologies, regulations, and business requirements.
- Building fixtures to simulate real-life situations and testing early prototypes.
- Performing design verification and quantitative testing.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- You must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program following the conclusion of the internship.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based sponsorship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems.
- Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Location & details#
- Location: Massachusetts, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time.
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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