About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will work directly with design and operations teams to bring medical products to market. This role focuses on hands-on improvements to production processes and requires a consistent presence at our Cary facility.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently.
- Perform fixture development and assembly line optimization.
- Implement lean manufacturing and process validation.
- Execute ergonomics and safety improvements.
- Document complex processes and present them in a clear format.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA or above.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Cary, Illinois.
- The role is 100% on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About Stryker
Stryker is a medical equipment manufacturer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company produces medical devices and surgical instruments for the MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics sectors. It operates globally with over 53,000 employees and maintains more than 44 manufacturing and research facilities. Stryker reported 2024 sales of 22.6 billion dollars.
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