System Testing Internship for Computer-Assisted Surgery – 6 Months | Start Spring 2027

Stryker; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentoring and training

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Freiburg, Germany, offers a paid six-month internship in the Computer‑Assisted Surgery Test Laboratory. You will gain hands‑on experience in verifying, validating, and optimizing new medical technologies within a global MedTech company.

The role supports test planning, data analysis, and test-setup optimization, with mentoring and collaboration across international teams. Start dates are March or April 2027, and flexible working hours are available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field (medical/biomedical, mechanical, mechatronics, IT, electrical).
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar languages is preferred.
• Basic CAD knowledge, ideally Creo Parametric, is a plus.
• Interest in research, product development, testing methodologies and technical analysis.
• Good German (B1) and English (B2) skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution and documentation of development-related tests and experiments.
• Analyze and evaluate measurement data to support engineering decisions.
• Contribute to creation and optimization of test setups.
• Support continuous improvement of testing strategies and procedures.
• Collaborate with international teams on computer-assisted surgery projects.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Medical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

Work Flexibility: Not available

Your Mission

Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in the research and development of innovative medical technologies and contribute to solutions that improve healthcare? In this MedTech internship, you will support our Computer‑Assisted Surgery Test Laboratory in verifying, validating, and optimizing new products. You will work with modern technologies, analyze technical data, and gain insight into the product development process of a global medical technology company. Along the way, you will take ownership of your own projects, build valuable technical skills, and establish a strong foundation for your future career in medical technology.

What You Will Do

• Support the planning, execution, and documentation of development‑related tests and experiments
• Analyze and evaluate measurement data to support engineering and development decisions
• Contribute to the creation and optimization of test setups
• Support the continuous improvement of testing strategies and procedures
• Collaborate with international teams on innovative projects in the field of computer‑assisted surgery

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Initial experience withMATLAB,Python,C/C++, or similar programming languages
• Ideally basic knowledge ofCAD design, ideally usingCreo Parametric
• Interest in research, product development, testing methodologies, and technical analysis
• Good German skills (B1) and good English skills (B2)

What’s In It for You

• Paid six‑month full‑time internship (voluntary internship alongside studies, mandatory internship, or a combination of both possible)
• Start date: March or April 2027
• Location: Freiburg, Germany
• Flexible working hours and attractive vacation policy
• Mentoring and training to support your personal and professional development
• Hands‑on projects with real impact in an international environment

Germany Pay Range: Freiburg 39Std: €2.476,89 EUR Monthly

Travel Percentage: None

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field‑based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field‑based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co‑located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.