About the role#
This Quality Engineering internship is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027. You will work on-site at our facilities in San Jose or Irvine, California. As an intern, you will apply your academic background to real-world medical technology projects while gaining professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Apply your classroom knowledge to support engineering projects.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment.
- Evaluate risk and ensure that user needs are met for medical products.
- Document complex processes and present your findings in a clear format.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program following the internship.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: San Jose, CA and Irvine, CA.
- 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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