About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Bothell, Washington. You will work within the Oral Healthcare R&D team to support the development and evaluation of new healthcare technologies. This position is on-site.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research to support the development of new healthcare technologies.
- Design, fabricate, and refine prototypes, test fixtures, and experimental setups.
- Plan and execute experiments to evaluate product performance using data analysis, image processing, and statistical methods.
- Support prototype verification and clinical or user studies by creating test protocols and measurement methods.
- Apply human factors principles to link technical performance with user outcomes.
- Analyze experimental findings to recommend design improvements.
- Document your methods and results, then share findings with cross-functional teams.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Undergraduate candidates must have completed at least three years of coursework.
- Experience or coursework in prototyping, optics, metrology, image processing, engineering statistics, or human factors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear technical documentation and communication abilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Bothell, WA. You must reside in or within commuting distance of this location.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: US work authorization is required. Sponsorship for a work-authorized visa is not available for this position.
About Philips
Philips operates as a public company within the health technology sector. It provides medical devices and health systems for cardiology, oncology, and respiratory care. The firm maintains a global presence with headquarters in Amsterdam. It employs over 74,000 people across various international offices.
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