Kettering Engineering Co-op, R&D - New Product Development

Stryker • Portage, MI

125d

About The Position

Stryker is seeking to hire an electrical engineering or software engineering co-op to support Orthopaedic Instrument's new product development team. This role is onsite in Portage, MI. The electrical or software engineering co-op will aid in the design, development, modification, and evaluation of medical devices that support our robotic and computer assisted product lines. This role is focused on new product development engineering; you will work collaboratively with customers, quality, sourcing and advanced operations partners to perform customer research, technology research, design, test, and documenting electrical components, architectures, systems, and products.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related at Kettering University.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check.
• 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 organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical Engineering majors: Basic knowledge in electrical engineering (e.g. circuit design and analysis, benchtop testing methods, debugging skills, technical writing skills, etc).
• Software Engineering/Computer Science majors: Preferred knowledge in Matlab, C/C++/Python, and interest in software testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prototyping and bench testing.
• Support problem solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements.
• Under supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design.
• Assist in interpreting customer needs and understanding design inputs.
• Learn the product's intended use and clinical procedures.
• With supervision, create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file per company design control procedures.
• Learn R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success and contribute to the project as a team member.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees