2026 Summer Intern

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 a New Product Development Intern, you will collaborate with engineering teams to support the design and development of orthopedic implants and instruments. You will contribute to projects at various stages of development, gaining experience in brainstorming, prototyping, and evaluating designs. This role also provides exposure to design history files, verification and validation activities, and opportunities to observe live surgeries or cadaveric evaluations.

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.