About the role#
Join the Smith+Nephew AI Center of Excellence. You will explore how artificial intelligence and data science support innovation in robotics and enabling technology. This internship involves contributing to proof of concept projects, creating rapid prototypes, and working with a global, multidisciplinary team to improve our products.
What you'll do#
- Research new artificial intelligence models and explore potential applications.
- Obtain, prepare, and clean training data sets.
- Develop feature encodings and implement machine learning methods.
- Analyze and validate models using statistical techniques.
- Create rapid proofs of concept and prototypes using data.
- Develop interfaces for exploring and using artificial intelligence solutions.
- Work independently while collaborating with colleagues across disciplines and locations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program in Data Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Academic experience using machine learning tools.
- Strong coding skills in Python, R, MATLAB, or a similar data science language.
- Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as Scikit learn, TensorFlow, NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, or Keras.
- A strong understanding of data analytics techniques and the ability to implement analytical approaches.
- Curiosity, analytical rigor, and a commitment to modeling excellence.
- The ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- 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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