About the role#
This Co-Op position joins the New Product Development R&D Electrical Engineering team in Andover, Massachusetts. You will work on medical visualization technology for sports medicine. This role focuses on research, proof-of-concept projects, and product development. You will work with a small team of Electrical and FPGA engineers to contribute to next-generation medical products.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research and development for medical products.
- Develop and test new product features, including video standards, communication protocols, and AI processors.
- Support PCBA schematic capture and layout.
- Perform system builds and testing.
- Analyze circuits for new and existing products.
- Work with managers to complete specific projects and present findings to senior leadership.
- Create documentation in accordance with the Quality Management System.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Rising senior status with completed advanced coursework in Electrical Engineering.
- A major GPA of 3.50 or higher is preferred.
- Proficiency with multimeters and oscilloscopes for circuit testing.
- Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
- A strong grasp of circuit theory and electronic devices.
- Basic experience with testing electrical or embedded designs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
- Curiosity and an analytical approach to solving problems.
- Previous internship, co-op, or apprenticeship experience is preferred.
- Experience with schematic or layout capture is preferred.
- Experience with embedded systems projects, such as microcontrollers or FPGAs, is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Andover, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (starting February 2027).
- Duration: 6 months.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid.
- Note: This position does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship.
About Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a medical technology company that designs and manufactures equipment for healthcare professionals. Founded in 1856, the firm focuses on orthopaedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and wound care. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. The headquarters are located in Watford, Hertfordshire.
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