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Stryker Summer 2025 Intern - Polymer and Materials Engineer - New Jersey in Mahwah, New Jersey

We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you paid holidays and internships.

This position is looking for intern candidates with background in materials science especially polymeric materials. They should have knowledge and/or experience with materials characterization testing including but not limited to mechanical and physical tests. The position entails developing a new polymer technology for application as an implant bearing material. This involves evaluating and investigating several competing technologies by doing research, designing studies and doing hands-on testing to determine final results. The position also requires effective communication and presentation skills to lead studies independently and have the ability to communicate project updates, progress and present data effectively.

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. ​

What You Get Out of the Internship

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest students to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. As an Engineering intern at Stryker, 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​

  • Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge products​

Majors targeted: Biomedical engineering disciplines including materials engineering and chemical engineering majors. ​

What You Need ​​

  • Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan to be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer.​

  • Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and will be verified during background check in the spring​

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.​

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ​

  • Strong interpersonal skills.​

  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and proven leadership and business acumen skills. ​

  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. ​

  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. ​

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.​

  • Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.​

$19 min hourly wage – $33 max hourly wage and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.

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.

Stryker 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.

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