Internship in the field of biomechanical simulation

At Stryker, every role is vital to our mission to make healthcare better. Our collaborative environment champions growth and opportunity, ensuring that every member of our team is equipped to contribute to our collective goal.

Join us and be at the forefront of making healthcare better for everyone, everywhere.

In yourinternship at a globallyleadingmedicaltechnologycompany, you’llberight in themiddleoftheaction: as a member of the R&D Simulation Team,  you will primarily learn and contribute to the use of numerical simulations and the corresponding validations through physical testing and literature data for the development of a new orthopeadic implant.

Ourofferforyou

• You will define physiological loads and failure modes and learn about different treatment approaches through training, literature review and internal databases.

• You will use numerical simulations such as finite element analysis, musculoskeletal modelling and CAD software to evaluate new design concepts and physical test setups for a new orthopaedic implant.

• You will work with your physical testing colleagues to adapt the physical test to meet your simulation validation requirements.

• Understand the reporting of simulation results for medical devices and the relevant standards (ASME V&V40) and contribute to the proper documentation of your simulation work.

• You will collaborate with and present your work to various stakeholders and become familiar with the new product development process for orthopaedic medical devices.

Whatmakesyou stand out

• You are enrolled in an engineering degree programme (e.g. mechanical engineering or similar), preferably at master's level.

• You have a basic knowledge and interest in numerical simulations (finite element methods and musculoskeletal modelling) and have gained initial experience with the corresponding software tools (e.g. Ansys, Abaqus, Anybody, etc.) as well as with CAD (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, etc.).

• Your analytical skills and your solution-oriented and scientifically precise working style make you a valuable team member.

• You are proficient in MS Office applications and have a very good command of English and ideally a good command of German.

Duration of your internship: 6 months (full-time)

When you start with us: March or April 2026

Where you will work:Schönkirchenbei Kiel

What you can expect: Fair pay, holiday entitlement, exciting training and personal mentoring, and flexible working hours.

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.  

We’re excited to receive your application! Please include all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, and transcript of records) and upload them directly under the “CV” section of the application form.

If your application moves forward, here’s what you can expect:

1. A quick phone call with our University Talent Acquisition Team to get to know you

2. A one-hour video interview with the team you’d be working with

3. Final feedback from us after your interview