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

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 with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar programming languages
• Ideally basic knowledge of CAD design, ideally using Creo 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

Application Process

Please upload all application documents (a short cover letter, current CV/resume, and transcript of records) either as one combined file or as separate files in the Resume/CV section of the application form. Unfortunately, additional documents cannot be uploaded after submission.

Our hiring process is simple and transparent:

• Review of your application
• Brief introductory phone call with our University Talent Acquisition Team
• One-hour video interview with the Hiring Team

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.

Germany Pay Range:

• Freiburg 39Std: €2.476,89 EUR Monthly

If you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

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.