About the role#
This is a 3-month paid internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will work at our New Kensington, Pennsylvania facility to support verification and validation activities for electromechanical medical devices. This is a full-time, hybrid position.
What you'll do#
- Support verification and validation for new and updated medical devices and accessories.
- Create and execute test plans, procedures, and reports.
- Review product requirements for testability and clarity.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot test equipment for electrical, mechanical, and embedded-software testing.
- Collect, analyze, and document test data.
- Identify defects and support follow-up investigations or regression testing.
- Contribute to test scripts and improve test methods while learning automated tools.
- Participate in peer reviews, project meetings, and team status updates.
- Follow quality-system procedures and documentation practices.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience or coursework involving testing, design, data analysis, hardware, software, or laboratory work.
- Skills in product verification, troubleshooting, and clear technical documentation.
- An organized, detail-oriented approach to managing tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with a team.
- Comfort learning new technical concepts, tools, and processes.
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and general test equipment is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New Kensington, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: We cannot provide sponsorship for work-authorized visas now or in the future.
- Relocation: No relocation benefits are provided for this role. Candidates must reside in or within commuting distance of New Kensington, PA.
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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