2026 Summer Intern - Electrical Engineering - California

San Jose, CA
Training
Full-time

3 days ago

Work Flexibility: Not availableWhat You Get Out of the InternshipAt 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 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.Opportunities AvailableAs a Electrical Engineering intern at Stryker, you may be placed in one of the following areas, where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design, quality, testing, software, and manufacturing:

Quality: Support initiatives that ensure products meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and compliance. Projects may include new product development (risk management, design verification/validation, reliability testing), supplier quality, process optimization, and post-market quality improvement.
Research & Development (R&D): Contribute to innovation and product improvement.

Design & Development: Research new technologies and customer needs; use tools such as CAD, FEA, LabView, simulations, and software development to design new products or enhance existing ones.
Product Engineering: Apply engineering skills to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of current products through analysis, testing, and design improvements.
Test Lab: Partner with engineers to evaluate prototypes and verify designs through fixture development, simulated use testing, and quantitative verification of technical specifications..
Manufacturing: Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently. Projects may include fixture development, assembly line optimization, lean manufacturing implementation, ergonomics/safety improvements, and process validation.
Software: Work with engineering teams to design, develop, and test software solutions that integrate with Stryker’s medical technologies. Projects may include embedded systems, automation tools, data analysis, or user-interface improvements that enhance product performance and usability

Majors Targeted: Electrical Engineering$23.50 min hourly wage – $33.50 max hourly wage and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.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.

Travel Percentage: NoneStryker 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.

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