2026 Summer Intern
New Product Development Engineering
Posted on 9/3/2025

Stryker
Compensation Overview
$19.50 - $34.50/hr
Cary, IL, USA
In Person
What You Get Out of the Internship
At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:
Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
Be a part of an innovative team and culture
Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format
Who we want
Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.
Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.
Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.
Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.
Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.
Opportunities Available
As an NPD Engineering Intern, you will partner with engineers to support ongoing projects through design, development, and commercialization. You will also take on an independent design project, collaborating with upstream marketing to address a customer need. This experience will include conceptualization, prototyping, and presenting your solutions to the technical team and leadership.
Majors Targeted: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering / Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Related Engineering disciplines
What You Need
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.
$19.50 min hourly wage – $34.50 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, paid holidays, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.

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