About the role#
This internship offers engineering students hands-on experience in the medical device industry. You will join the team in Pittsburgh to test and validate surgical robotic products. You will work alongside engineering teams to ensure our technology meets quality and performance standards before it reaches customers.
What you'll do#
- Perform verification testing for a surgical robotic product.
- Define software or hardware verification plans, including determining sample sizes and managing test plans and defects.
- Design new test methods and support AI-assisted test case development.
- Build automated testing platforms for surgical robotics.
- Execute manual and automated verification testing for medical devices.
- Troubleshoot system defects and help the R&D team identify fixes.
- Manage test equipment, ensuring inventory is accurate and production-equivalent.
- Present testing objectives and status updates at planning meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Software, or a related engineering field.
- Excellent academic standing, with a 3.0 GPA preferred.
- Strong communication skills, including technical writing, listening, and speaking.
- Ability to analyze data, think independently, and work within cross-functional teams.
- Analytical approach to assessing technical issues and developing solutions.
- Previous internship, co-op, or apprenticeship experience is preferred.
- Experience with Python is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid.
- 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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