Intern Mechanical Engineering

Smith & Nephew plc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith+Nebhew is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the Robotics New Product Development team in Pittsburgh, PA for a 12-week program beginning May 2027. You will design components or subsystems, test prototypes, and contribute to design reviews with cross-functional teams.

The role requires current enrollment in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, solid understanding of 3D CAD and GD&T, and demonstrated leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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 have at least a 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with managers to complete internship projects.
• Present project conclusions to senior leadership.
• Create documentation as required by the Smith+Nebhew Robotics Quality Management System.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

This position does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhew 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.

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Smith+Nebhew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Smith+Nebhew 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+Nebhew 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.