About the role#
This internship provides practical experience within our Research and Development organization, specifically in the Sports Medicine franchise. You will work on hands-on engineering projects related to arthroscopic tissue repair. This role is designed to help you build your mechanical engineering skills while working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional partners. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support mechanical engineering projects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Collaborate with technicians, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional partners.
- Assist with concept development and product design using 3D CAD modeling, drafting, rapid prototyping, part fabrication, and prototype assembly.
- Design and refine test fixtures, assembly aids, tooling, and prototype components.
- Support verification and validation activities, including test setup, bench testing, protocol and report development, data collection, and analysis.
- Communicate your findings to the project team.
- Create and maintain engineering and design control documentation, including user needs, design inputs, risk and usability assessments, and other regulatory requirements.
- Present your project outcomes, key results, and lessons learned at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an upcoming Junior or Senior in an accredited undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Experience with 3D CAD software, with SolidWorks experience highly preferred.
- Coursework, academic projects, or hands-on experience related to mechanical design, product development, fabrication, testing, or engineering analysis.
- Basic knowledge of fabrication, assembly, and prototyping methods.
- Familiarity with engineering and process documentation used in product development.
- Experience collecting measurements, organizing data, and performing basic data analysis, with knowledge of statistical methods preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
- A practical, analytical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, communicate progress, incorporate feedback, and meet deadlines.
- High learning agility and enthusiasm for medical device product development.
- Previous internships or Co-ops are preferred. Experience in the medical device industry or another regulated environment is helpful.
Location & details#
- Locations: Mansfield, MA and Andover, MA.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- 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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