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Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Join Smith+Nephew’s Early Innovation team for a three-month R&D internship focused on AI engineering to enable our future technologies in sports medicine. A structured onboarding program will help you get started
Based in Andover, Massachusetts, with some remote flexibility, you will help develop and evaluate AI, machine learning, and computer vision solutions for future medical technologies. You will contribute to the TESSA software ecosystem and early-stage R&D concepts while working with software, systems, algorithm, and cross-functional engineering teams.
What will you be doing?
- Develop and test AI, machine learning, and computer vision algorithms for medical imaging, navigation, visualization, and data analysis.
- Prototype and integrate software within the TESSA ecosystem.
- Explore AI-enabled workflows, automation, analytics, and proof-of-concept solutions.
- ·Analyze data, define performance metrics, and document methods and results.
- ·Share findings, demonstrations, and recommendations with engineering teams and R&D leaders.
Planned Start Date: May 2027
Program Length: 12 weeks
Location: Andover, MA
What will you need to be successful?
Education:
- Current college junior or senior in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, data science, AI/ML, robotics, or a related engineering field.
- Strong academic standing; a GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred.
Experience:
Previous internship, co-op, research, project, or regulated-industry experience is a plus
Competencies:
- Coursework, projects, or experience using Python; familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or OpenCV is a plus.
- Exposure to Git, software testing, debugging, technical documentation, or statistical methods is helpful.
- Curiosity, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work on a cross-functional team
You. Unlimited
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating, and Thriving. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
Other reasons why you will love it here!
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $27- $32 USD hourly
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Skills Required
- Current college junior or senior in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, data science, AI/ML, robotics, or a related engineering field
- Strong academic standing with a GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Coursework, projects, or experience using Python
- Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or OpenCV
- Exposure to Git, software testing, debugging, technical documentation, or statistical methods
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work on a cross-functional team
- Previous internship, co-op, research, project, or regulated-industry experience
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
