R&D Operations Intern

About this role

Work Flexibility: Onsite

What You Get Out of the Intern s hip ​​  

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

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   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 Lab  

Test 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

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