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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Stryker · Cary, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a class or personal project where you improved how something was made or done. What was your process?

What they are checking: Whether they think like a manufacturing engineer about steps, waste and repeatability.

Tell me about a time you worked with someone very different from you to get something done.

What they are checking: Whether they can work with operators, technicians and engineers who see problems differently.

Tell me about the hardest project you've taken on. Why did you pick it?

What they are checking: Whether they seek out challenging work, which is what the internship says it wants.

How do you decide when to ask for help versus keep working on a problem yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they balance independence with knowing when to use a mentor's time.

What would you do

If you were asked to document a complex production process, how would you start?

What they are checking: Whether they would go to the floor, watch operators and ask questions rather than write from assumptions.

A machine on the line keeps producing scrap. How would you go about figuring out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can approach a real problem with data and observation before jumping to a fix.

You suggest an idea to an experienced operator and they say it won't work. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to floor expertise and stay curious instead of getting defensive.

How would you present your project results to leaders at the end of the summer so they're easy to understand?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate technical work clearly to people who aren't engineers.

About the work

What do you know about tools like process mapping, root cause analysis or statistical process control?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic process improvement knowledge they can apply in a regulated plant.

Why does documentation matter so much when you're making medical and healthcare products?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that changes must be controlled and traceable to protect patients.

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The full job description

As published by Stryker.

Work Flexibility: Onsite Manufacturing Engineering What You Get Out of the Internship ​​ At 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 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. Opportunities Available ​ ​ As a Manufacturing Engineering intern at Stryker, you will : 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 . Majors Targeted: Manufacturing Engineering , Industrial & Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related majors 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 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 – $3 5 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location Travel Percentage: None 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. 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.