Intern Systems Engineering

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Andover, MA, USA
In-Office
27-32 Hourly
Internship
Healthtech • Biotech
The Role
Participate in a 12-week systems engineering internship supporting medical device verification. Generate and execute manual and automated tests, perform exploratory and integration testing, document protocols and results, report defects, and present project conclusions to leadership. Work with test engineers and verification managers on Sports Medicine research and development projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

**This position does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**

 

Thank you for considering employment with Smith and Nephew. This job opportunity is not currently available for hiring; however, this requisition was established for candidates to express interest in the above position, with a view to progress formally once we are in a position to do so  

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. 

 

The Systems Engineering Intern experience will consist of a robust induction plan followed by a 3-month program in our Research & Development organization within the Sports Medicine Franchise at S+N. The position will be based in Andover, Massachusetts with some remote work flexibility.

 

This role reports into the Systems Verification Engineering team and focuses on advancing the manual and automated testing practice at Smith + Nephew. The individual in this role will work closely with the rest of the team to apply mature evaluation and integration to the development of novel medical devices related to Sports Medicine.

 

What will you be doing?

 

  • Work closely with test engineers and verification manager to complete specifically identified projects tasks including manual and automation test generation
  • Present project conclusion to senior leadership
  • Support ad-hoc exploratory testing and pre-planned integration dry-run testing for systems and software pieces and report defects
  • Generate, maintain, revise, and execute test protocols, and generating reports

 

Planned Start Date: May 2027

Program Length: 12 weeks

Location: Andover, MA

 

What will you need to be successful?

 

Education:

 

  • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate Engineering program (junior or higher level) in Electrical & Computer, Biomedical, and/or related Engineering field at an accredited university.
  • Major GPA of 3.40 or above preferred).

 

Experience:

 

  •  Previous internships or Co-ops preferred

 

Competencies:

 

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • High learning agility -Strong written and verbal communication and technical writing skills
  • Analytical approach to problem solving.
  • Experience in the medical device field or other regulated field -Design exposure to embedded software development
  • Basic understanding and experience with formal documentation processes
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and tools (Minitab, JMP, R, etc.)
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint experience
  • Completed Circuits Design and Computer Engineering basic classes
  • Practiced using MATLAB or LabVIEW in engineering or science courses
  • Ability to assess technical issues and develop solutions utilizing an analytical approach to problem solving

 

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

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Engineering program at an accredited university, junior level or higher, in Electrical and Computer, Biomedical, or a related engineering field
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Strong written, verbal communication, and technical writing skills
  • Analytical approach to problem solving
  • Experience in the medical device field or another regulated field
  • Design exposure to embedded software development
  • Basic understanding and experience with formal documentation processes
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and tools such as Minitab, JMP, or R
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Completion of basic Circuits Design and Computer Engineering courses
  • Experience using MATLAB or LabVIEW in engineering or science courses
  • Ability to assess technical issues and develop solutions using analytical problem solving
  • Major GPA of 3.40 or above
  • Previous internships or co-ops

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.

  • 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.
  • Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.

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The Company
HQ: Watford
15,318 Employees

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.

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