2026 Summer Intern - Textile Engineering Intern at Stryker Cary, IL

Shell Lubricants Hub Hamburg; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 26,863 - 47,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sign-on bonus

Corporate housing or living stipend

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Textile Process Development Engineering Intern to join the advanced operations team in Cary, Illinois. The intern will contribute to product commercialization programs by designing manufacturing processes and materials, while gaining insights into textile and soft goods manufacturing principles that impact medical device creation.

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA, possess strong communication skills, and be authorized to work in the U.S. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $19.50 to $34.50 hourly, a sign-on bonus, and options for paid housing.

Qualifications

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work on design concepts for product commercialization programs.
• Identify and implement best manufacturing processes and materials.
• Learn and apply textile and soft goods manufacturing principles.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Textile Engineering

Job description

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.

What You Will Do

As a textile process development engineering intern, you will be a part of the advanced operations team to work on design concepts for product commercialization programs. You will identify and implement best in class manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies and develop technical knowledge on soft good materials. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and apply textile and soft goods manufacturing principles and their impact on medical device creation and commercialization.

Majors Targeted

Textile Engineering

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 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.

$19.50 min hourly wage – $34.50 max hourly wage, sign‑on bonus, paid holidays, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

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.