Summer 2027 Internship R&D engineer - Columbia City, IN

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Columbia City, IN, USA
In-Office
20-35 Hourly
Internship
Healthtech • Other • Robotics • Biotech • Manufacturing
Together with our customers, we're on a mission to make healthcare better.
The Role
Biomedical Engineering interns support medical device research and development through new product development or product engineering. Responsibilities include researching technologies, customer needs, regulations, and product performance; using CAD, FEA, test labs, and root cause analysis; designing or improving products; collaborating cross-functionally; documenting processes; and presenting findings. Interns must be enrolled in a related degree program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be authorized to work without sponsorship.
Summary Generated by Built In
Work Flexibility: Onsite

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

Research & Development 

New Product Development 

R&D interns in New Product Development work with cross-functional teams to identify the needs and the goals of future products.  They research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements and regulations.  They may work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, and our Test Labs to develop new product concepts.  These interns utilize their technical education to design new products and drive them from concept to production.  

Product Engineering 

R&D interns in Product Engineering work with cross-functional teams to identify the greatest needs for improvements on current products.  They research new technologies, customer feedback, and product performance data to make our products better for Stryker and for our customers.  Product Engineering interns work with a variety of tools, including CAD, FEA, Test Labs, and root cause analysis methods.  These interns utilize their technical education to improve the safety and efficacy of our existing products. 

of timelines, budgets, and resource reporting, and help improve executive-level reporting tools. 

 

 

Majors Targeted: Biomedical Engineering, or related majors 

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 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. 

  


$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

  


Travel Percentage: None

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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field
  • Must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate and build relationships
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
  • Retirement Support A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: Portage, MI
51,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1941

What We Do

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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.

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