About the role#
As a Quality Engineering intern, you will join one of our specialized teams to support the development, manufacturing, and maintenance of medical technologies. You will work on-site to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting while contributing to projects that impact patient and hospital outcomes. This is a full-time position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Participate in advanced quality, process quality, supplier quality, or general quality engineering teams.
- Apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.
- Document complex processes and present your findings in a clear format.
- Network with business leaders and stakeholders to build professional relationships.
- Implement new ideas and develop your technical skills throughout the summer.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
- You must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program following the internship.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: San Jose, California, or Irvine, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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