2026 Summer Intern - New Product Development Engineering Job at Stryker, Cary, IL

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  • Stryker
  • Cary, IL

Job Description

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 an NPD Engineering Intern, you will partner with engineers to support ongoing projects through design, development, and commercialization. You will also take on an independent design project, collaborating with upstream marketing to address a customer need. This experience will include conceptualization, prototyping, and presenting your solutions to the technical team and leadership.

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.

$19.50 min hourly wage – $34.50 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, paid holidays, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Minimum wage, Internship, Summer internship, Live out, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package,

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