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Student and recent graduates – Europe

Germany, Switzerland, Austria

Our internship programs run across Germany, Switzerland and Austria at varying times throughout the year. Join our talent network to stay current on upcoming opportunities.

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Sales Trainee Program / SMART Program – full-time, rotational

Stryker’s Sales Trainee Program is a comprehensive offering that covers product and anatomical knowledge, market learning and hospital insights – everything needed to qualify as a medical product advisor.

  • Focus area: Sales
  • Duration: 12 – 14 months
  • Location: Germany, Switzerland or Austria within one or several sales divisions, the field and depending on the specific program also enabling functions

Program requirements:

  • Bachelor or Masters Degree in healthcare economics, medical devices, engineering or similar e.g. certified Operating Theatre Assistant with a few years of professional experience in the operating room
  • Fluent in local language and English
  • Willingness to travel

Trainee Talent Program Robotics – full time

The career path as a trainee for one of our most innovative products, the Mako Smart Robotics, begins here. This system is used for performing minimally invasive knee and hip implants in the field of joint replacement surgery.

The program is distinctive as it ensures intensive mentoring and comprehensive immersion in the entire field of joint replacement surgery/Mako Smart Robotics during the first year. Completion of the program includes primary device certification and independent surgery assistance.

  • Focus area: Clinical Specialist
  • Duration: Approx. 12 months followed by e.g. an Associate role
  • Location: Germany, Switzerland or Austria within one of our MAKO Product Specialist Teams

Program requirements:

  • Bachelor or Masters Degree in healthcare economics, medical devices, engineering or similar e.g. certified Operating Theatre Assistant
  • Fluent in local language and English
  • Willingness to travel

Apprenticeship Program – full-time, rotational/dual training

This dual technical training offers a hands-on learning experience working with cutting edge production technologies and the opportunity to be part of an innovative team tasked with manufacturing healthcare solutions.

We are looking for curious talents who are eager to actively contribute at the vocational school as well as one of our modern Manufacturing facilities. We also ensure an engaging exchange among our apprentices through exciting activities.

We offer the following focus areas: Industriemechaniker (m/f/d), Werkzeugmechaniker (m/f/d), Feinwerkmechaniker (m/f/d) and Polymechaniker (m/f/d) (Switzerland only).

  • Focus area: Manufacturing
  • Duration: 2-4 years
  • Location: Freiburg, Schoenkirchen/Kiel, Tuttlingen and Müllheim-Stetten in Germany and Selzach in Switzerland

Program requirements:

  • Secondary school leaving certificate (depending on role and location)

Dual Study Program at DHBW – full-time, rotational/dual training

The dual study program at the DHBW (Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University) combines the best of two worlds: theoretical knowledge at the university with practical experience at Stryker. Students regularly alternate between theory phases at the university and on the job-experience in our modern Manufacturing and R&D hub in Germany. Rotations will e.g. include Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Management.

We offer the following focus areas: Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen mit Fachrichtung Produktion und Logistik and Maschinenbau mit Fachrichtung Produktionstechnik.

  • Focus area: Manufacturing
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Location: Freiburg

Program requirements:

  • High school diploma / technical college entrance qualification

Internship/Thesis Program

Whether you are interested in pursuing an internship during your studies or a thesis towards the end of your education, we offer you the opportunity to work on dedicated projects, learning series and potentially a role in a graduate position.

  • Focus area: All functions
  • Duration: 5-6 months / 1 semester
  • Location: All locations in Germany and Switzerland

Program requirements:

  • Internship: You must be currently enrolled in university and pursuing an internship as part of your program or on a voluntary basis.
  • Thesis: You are at the end of your studies and are looking to write your thesis (BA or Masters) in cooperation with Stryker

Advanced Operations Global Engineering Development Program

The Advanced Operations Global Engineering Development Program is designed specifically for highly talented individuals who are looking for an accelerated career progression in Advanced Operations. This program develops world-class engineers through challenging assignments, high visibility, multi-divisional team projects, integrated training and development, and formal coaching and mentoring programs. Learn more about this program here

  • Focus area: Advanced Operations/Engineering with rotations in Quality and Operational Excellence
  • Duration: 20 months (5 month rotation)
  • Location: Freiburg, Germany

Program requirements:

  • Bachelor or Masters Degree (post graduation)
  • Fluent in English
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

In Europe, we have two intern recruiting seasons aligned to European study semesters:

  • In September we start recruiting for interns starting in the following spring (February/March/April)
  • In March we start recruiting for interns starting in the following autumn (August/September/October)

You must apply for each role that you are interested in pursuing.

Our internships are filled on a rolling basis. University Recruiters communicate with candidates through our applicant tracking system so please ensure your email address is correct. There are times where emails can be sent to your junk mail, so please also be sure to monitor your junk mail account as well.

Absolutely! Depending on the role and what the hiring manager is looking for, we will consider students who bring transferrable skills to the role (leadership, class projects, etc.)

Thank you for taking the time complete your information at the event. In order to formally be considered as a candidate, you will still need to submit a formal application via our career site.

There is no right or wrong time to start applying. We typically recommend to start applying to full-time roles of interest anywhere between 2-3 months before your graduation date. Since our hiring process can include various rounds of interviews, this allows time to complete the process prior to graduation or shortly after.

Of course! Unfortunately, it would be impossible for our team to attend all the career fairs offered by schools. If we were unable to attend your school’s fair, we still want to connect with you. Be sure to complete a talent form to connect with us!

Yes! Our summer intern program curriculum incorporates various events focused on philanthropy and team building.

Our internship program curriculum is project based. Typically, an intern can be assigned anywhere from 3-5 projects that are impactful to the business and would be similar to those projects worked on by full-time Stryker employees. Whether those projects are done individually or in collaboration with other interns ultimately depends on the team’s needs.

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