About the role#
Smith+Nephew is looking for an Electrical Engineering intern to join the New Product Development team in Andover, Massachusetts. This internship focuses on medical visualization technology within our sports medicine business. You will work alongside Electrical and FPGA engineers to contribute to research and development projects. This is a full-time, on-site role for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Research and develop next-generation medical products.
- Develop and test new product features, including communication protocols and AI processors.
- Analyze circuits for new and existing products.
- Complete projects identified by your manager.
- Present your project conclusions to senior leadership.
- Create documentation in compliance with the Quality Management System.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for Electrical or Computer Engineering, with at least rising junior status.
- Completion of advanced Electrical Engineering coursework.
- A strong grasp of circuit theory and electronic devices.
- Experience with analog and digital design concepts.
- Proficiency using multimeters and oscilloscopes for testing.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally within a team.
- A major GPA of 3.50 or above is preferred.
- Previous internship, co-op, or apprenticeship experience is preferred.
- Experience with schematic or layout capture and embedded systems projects is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Andover, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $27 - $32 per hour.
- Note: This position does not offer visa 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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