Intern, R&D Engineer
Company: Stryker
Location: Wichita
Posted on: September 15, 2023
Job Description:
Why engineering at Stryker?At Stryker we are dedicated to
improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new
medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be
proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge
technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a
supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent
people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You
will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that
supports your personal and professional development.Need another
reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's
engineering team:We are proud to be named one of the World's Best
Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine!
Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting Our
benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance
benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; family and
parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite
fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and
service and performance awards - not to mention various social and
recreational activities.Who we wantChallengers. 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. ---What You Get Out of the Internship
---Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride
in their people, and that's why we're 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 AvailableAs a Manufacturing Engineering
intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following
teams:---QualityAdvanced QualityAQE 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 don't work, make them work. If you
can't 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. ---Process Quality ---PQE interns collaborate
with cross-functional teams to support product sustainment. When
non-conforming issues arise in production, it is our responsibility
to perform robust root cause analysis and implement effective
corrective actions. Do you enjoy deep dive investigations and
driving collaboration and communication to achieve issue
resolution? If so, you may be a great fit for this team! PQE
interns are focused on quality, compliance and continuous
improvement. They use their education to work with a variety of
tools including CAD for fixture design, root cause analysis
methods, LabView, and validation activities to optimize production,
inspection, and quality system processes. ---Supplier Quality
---SQE interns are responsible for all things supplier-related.
Stryker uses a number of critical suppliers to manufacture
components and finished products, and to provide critical services.
This team's job is to work closely with the suppliers to ensure
components and their manufacturing processes meet our required
standards. Do you enjoy using your technical background and
communication skills to influence suppliers? If so, you might be a
great fit for this diverse and talented team! The role requires
working closely with internal customers from multiple functions,
meeting with suppliers frequently, and the use of both technical
and business skills. ---Quality ---Quality interns work with our
internal cross-functional teams and external sales team and
customers to ensure we develop and sustain a product with the
highest quality. The team's job is to ensure we develop the right
products up front - evaluate risk, ensure our customer's user needs
are met, and help drive craftsmanship, safety, durability and
reliability into the product. On the post-market side, they also
work closely with regulatory to handle any complaints and implement
design changes, as needed, to address quality issues. The role
requires someone who has great communication, problem-solving, and
technical skills. 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.---Test LabTest interns partner
closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early
prototypes and vet out product designs throughout the design
process. What this really means is that they get to be the
MythBusters of the division. You think your design can last the
entire expected service life? We put it to the test. Just like the
show, we quickly design and build fixtures to simulate real life
situations. In addition to these experiments, they are ultimately
responsible for design verification - the quantitative testing of
the technical specifications of the product. A team's experience
ranges from 2 to over 15 years with technical specialties ranging
from sterilization, mechanical, electrical, software, and optics.
If you're the type of person that has the magic ability to break
things - we want you!---ManufacturingManufacturing Engineer interns
will collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver
best-in-class new products to market. Interns will partner with
technicians and engineers to improve Stryker's manufacturing lines
through new fixture development, assembly line process enhancement,
implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and improving
ergonomics and safety. ---What You Need
- Currently working on completion of a Bachelor's or Master's
degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider
students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the
summer---
- 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---About StrykerStryker is one of
the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with
our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.The company
offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical,
Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient
and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world,
Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.More
information is available at
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