Summer 2027 Internship - Mechanical Engineering - California

About the Role

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.

What You Will Do

• 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 Mechanical Engineering intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams:

Research & Development

• New Product Development: Work with cross-functional teams to identify needs and goals of future products. Research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements, and regulations. Utilize tools like CAD, FEA, and Test Labs to develop new product concepts.
• Product Engineering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve current products. Research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data. Use tools like CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis to enhance product safety and efficacy.
• Test Lab: Partner with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early prototypes and vet product designs. Design and build fixtures to simulate real-life situations and perform design verification testing.

Majors Targeted

Mechanical Engineering, or related majors

Compensation

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.

Qualifications

• 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 employment-based 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.

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.