Internship Medical Imaging & Surgical Navigation – 6 Months | Start Spring 2027

Your Mission

Help shape the future of digital healthcare and surgical innovation. As part of Stryker’s Research & Development team, you will contribute to projects that combine medical imaging, software development, and surgical navigation technologies. You'll gain hands-on experience working with advanced technologies, develop practical engineering skills, and collaborate with experts from different disciplines. This Medical Engineering Internship offers meaningful project ownership, exposure to innovation in a global MedTech company, and the opportunity to contribute to technologies that help improve patient care worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Develop prototype solutions for innovative applications in surgical navigation and medical imaging
• Support proof-of-concept projects for next-generation navigation technologies
• Implement and test software solutions using C++, Python, and MATLAB
• Evaluate technologies and concepts within advanced medical imaging and navigation ecosystems
• Collaborate with an international Research & Development team to bring innovative ideas to life

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and experience with C++
• Initial experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages
• Familiarity with OpenCV, VTK, Qt, DCMTK, or comparable software libraries is a plus
• Good English language skills (minimum 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 (Breisgau, Germany)
• Flexible working hours and attractive holiday allowance
• Mentoring and training to support your growth
• Hands-on projects with real-world impact in an international environment

Application Process

Please upload all application documents (a short cover letter, current CV/resume, and transcript of records are required) 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 selection process is simple and transparent:

• Review of your application
• Short introductory phone conversation 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.