Job Description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

As a Materials Engineering Intern, Design Assurance you will be supporting the evaluation of material selection, processing and performance for the New Product Development and Sustaining groups within Design Assurance. You will help drive the creation of safe and effective orthopedic devices for the NPD business and maintain the highest standard of product quality for the Sustaining business. Our global team works within the Design Assurance Engineering function, but will have significant interaction with Product Development, Advanced Operations and Sterility.

\xc2\xb7 You will support the materials engineering analysis of new hip and knee orthopedic devices.

\xc2\xb7 You will build partnerships with your cross functional partners to drive design rigor and safety into new designs.

\xc2\xb7 You will help in design reviews by identifying materials engineering risks associated with the product use and work with partners to improve the design from a materials engineering perspective.

\xc2\xb7 You will perform material analysis on prototype and released product to evaluate the materials engineering variables for the given design.

\xc2\xb7 You will support internal specification reviews and updates to align with the latest industry standards.

\xc2\xb7 You will aid in reviewing supplier documentation and questions regarding material processing and performance.

\xc2\xb7 You will partner closely with your cross functional team to drive our companys mission and strengthen the Stryker brand.

\xc2\xb7 You should love solving complex problems in a fast paced and stimulating environment.

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 Strykers mission to make healthcare better.



What You Get Out of the Internship



Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and thats why were looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest students to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. Stryker Engineering interns will get to:

• Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
• Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry

• Apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced and growing industry setting

• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Opportunities Available



As an Engineering Intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams:



Quality



Advanced Quality

AQE interns work on engineering projects related to development of new products. Areas of emphasis may include human factors engineering, risk management, application of statistics, reliability engineering, design verification, and design validation including customer interaction. As Homer Stryker pointed out, If your tools dont work, make them work. If you cant make them work, make some that do work. In this directive, the AQE team works to make sure that the products we develop at Stryker will work consistently for our customers to meet or exceed their expectations.

Quality

Collaborate on cross-functional teams to ensure high product quality, addressing user needs, safety, and reliability. Manage post-market quality processes and design changes.



Process Quality

Analyze and resolve production issues using CAD, root cause analysis, and validation techniques to optimize quality and processes.



Supplier Quality

Oversee critical suppliers, ensuring manufacturing standards through close collaboration, technical assessment, and internal coordination.



New Product Development

Collaborate on cross-functional teams to research and design new products using tools like CAD and FEA, ensuring alignment with customer needs, business requirements, and regulations.



Product Engineering

Work with cross-functional teams to enhance current products through research, using tools like CAD, FEA, and root cause analysis. Improve product safety and efficacy.



Test Lab

Partner with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with prototypes, test product designs, and perform quantitative verification. Gain hands-on experience across various technical specialties.



Manufacturing

Collaborate with Design and Operations to enhance manufacturing processes, fixtures, and assembly lines. Apply lean principles and improve safety and ergonomics.



Robotics

Collaborate across divisions to develop innovative robotic systems for orthopedic surgeries. Contribute to various stages of development, from hardware and software design to accuracy studies.



Packaging Engineering:

Develop innovative packaging solutions based on customer input. Work with cross-functional teams to support packaging design changes and adhere to regulatory requirements.



Regulatory

Collaborate with multiple departments to support regulatory decision-making, prepare global regulatory submissions, and assist in post-market reporting. Stay updated on changing regulations.



Clinical/Biomedical Engineering:

Cross-functional collaboration to assist clinical research programs. Gain exposure to clinical research landscape, accompany site monitoring visits, prepare literature reviews, and participate in collaborative development processes.



What You Need

• Currently working on completion of a Bachelors or Masters degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer, prefer candidates who are pursuing their Materials Science or Materials Engineering degree

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check in the spring

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Ability to exercise independent judgment

• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Proven leadership and business acumen skills

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Knowledge in one or more programming languages (e.g. C#, C++, Java, Python, etc)

• Knowledge in software engineering (e.g. Architecture, Design, Implementation, Algorithms, Build, Deploy, Computer Architectures, Unit test, System Test, etc)

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

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