**This position does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work with the Robotics New Product Development team to develop next generation products in the field of surgical robotics. Duties may include designing components or subsystems, executing engineering testing of prototypes, conducting design reviews and creating project related documentation.
What will you be doing?
Work closely with managers to complete specifically identified internship projects
Present project conclusion to senior leadership
Create documentation as required by the Smith and Nephew Robotics Quality Management System
Start Date: May 2027
Program Length: 12 weeks
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
What will you need to be successful?
Education:
Must be currently matriculated or within a year of matriculation in an accredited university as an undergraduate majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar field of study.
Must be in excellent academic standing, with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
Experience:
Previous applicable internship, part-time or apprenticeship experience is preferred
Competences:
Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Solidworks
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is preferred
Demonstrated leadership experience with effective project management experience preferred
Strong communication skills including technical writing, listening and speaking; ability to influence others
High learning agility with the ability to analyze and synthesize data and then present it to senior leaders
Must be able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive project completion
Independent thinking and the ability to work within a team is required
Ability to assess technical issues and develop solutions utilizing an analytical approach to problem solving
Requires the ability to manage tight deadlines, multiple tasks, assignment changes, periodic heavy workload, rapidly changing technology, and dynamic business growth; time management and organization skills are a must
You. Unlimited
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Skills Required
- Currently matriculated at, or within one year of matriculation from, an accredited university
- Undergraduate major in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a similar field
- Excellent academic standing
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Previous applicable internship, part-time, or apprenticeship experience
- Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Leadership and project management experience
- Strong technical writing, listening, speaking, and communication skills
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data and present findings to senior leaders
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive project completion
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Analytical technical problem-solving ability
- Time management and organizational skills for handling deadlines and multiple tasks
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.
