Quality Engineering Intern, Microbiology (or Sterility Assurance) Intern

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.

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 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.

Majors Targeted: Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related majors.

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