Summer 2027 Internship – Data Engineering – Indiana

$20 - $35/hr Pay Range
Full-time Job Type
On-site Work Arrangement
Entry-Level Experience
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On-site internship in Fort Wayne, Indiana for entry-level candidates. Stryker, a leader in medical technologies, offers a data engineering role focused on transforming data into actionable insights for business decisions.

Skills / Requirements

  • AI Solutions
  • Business Analytics
  • Commercial Analytics
  • Cursor
  • Dashboard Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Governance
  • Data Visualization
  • ETL frameworks
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Technical Support
  • Vibe Coding

Why Apply

This role is ideal for those utilizing AI tools like Microsoft CoPilot and vibe-coding technologies to develop AI solutions. You'll work with PowerBI and other analytics platforms to drive business insights.

What You'll Be Doing

Interns will transform data into insights by developing dashboards and visualizations, working with cross-functional teams, and applying AI tools to enhance data-driven decision-making processes in healthcare.

Working in Fort Wayne, Indiana

  • Fort Wayne offers a low cost of living compared to other tech hubs, making it attractive for young professionals.
  • The city has a growing tech scene, providing ample networking opportunities for interns and new graduates.
  • Fort Wayne's public transportation system is reliable, facilitating easy commutes to the office.
  • The region is known for its friendly community and affordable housing options, ideal for interns relocating temporarily.

Pay and Career Growth

Interns earn $20-$35 per hour, with a sign-on bonus and paid holidays. Stryker offers a collaborative culture with mentorship from leaders, providing a strong foundation for a career in data engineering.

Benefits and Perks

  • corporate housing
  • living stipend
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sign-On Bonus

Is This Role Right for You?

Good fit if you...

  • Students pursuing a degree in data science, computer science, or related fields.
  • Candidates familiar with Python, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI.
  • Individuals eager to learn AI tools like Microsoft CoPilot and vibe-coding technologies.

May not be for you if...

  • Candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Individuals not comfortable working on-site in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
  • Applicants lacking foundational skills in data analytics or programming.

Original 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.

Opportunities Available

As a Data Analytics intern at Stryker, you may be placed in one of the following teams, where you will contribute to projects that help transform data into insights that drive business decisions and improve efficiency:

· Business Analytics – Visualize and translate data into actionable insights for cross-functional leaders and teams. Support areas such as:

o Sales: Provide reporting, content, and tools that increase sales productivity and effectiveness while streamlining processes and metrics.

o Data Governance: Help deliver trusted, high-quality data that enables scalability, process excellence, and improved partner experiences.

o Commercial Analytics: Analyze diverse data sources to support business growth strategies by reducing time spent on data preparation and increasing focus on insights and foresight.

o Technical Support: Work with stakeholders to gather Support KPI requirements and build PowerBI dashboards to visualize data. Provide forensic analysis of data and identify trend patterns. Develop AI solutions using MS CoPilot and other LLM/ML solutions.

· Data Intelligence – Develop dashboards and visualizations of internal datasets that support informed decision-making across business units and for customers.

· Information Technology – Partner with IT teams to leverage emerging technologies and analytics to deliver quality data, trusted information, and innovative tools that support Stryker’s growth objectives.

Majors Targeted: Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (MIS), Statistics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Finance

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.

· Familiar with Python, Structured Query Language (SQL), Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform

· Understanding of ETL frameworks and desire to learn how to build

· Familiar with building reporting/analytics solutions with Microsoft Power BI

· Familiar with Cursor, Microsoft CoPilot, Prompt Engineering and vibe-coding tools

· Desire to grow and be challenged technically and deliver exceptional customer outcomes

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring locatio

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.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.