Intern Robotics Software Engineer at Smith+Nephew

Wayne State University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith+Nephew in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Robotics Software Engineering Intern to join the Robotics New Product Development team. You will collaborate with managers and mentors to complete internship projects, design, implement, and test components, and prepare documentation per the Robotics Quality Management System.

The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate program for CS or CE with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• Must be currently matriculated or within a year of matriculation in CS or CE.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Previous internship, co-op, part-time, or apprenticeship experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of C++ and UML is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

UML

Communication

Leadership

Software development lifecycle

Education

Undergraduate CS/CE

GPA 3.0+

Tools

C++ IDEs

Git / Version control

Job description

**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 Robotics Software 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 participating in the entire software development life-cycle which includes reviewing requirements, doing design, implementing the design, unit testing and integration testing.

What will you be doing?

• Work closely with managers and mentors 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

Planned Start Date: May 2027

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 Computer Science or Computer Engineering


• Must be in excellent academic standing, with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred

Experience:

• Previous applicable intern, co-op, part-time or apprenticeship experience is preferred


• Knowledge of C++ and other object-oriented languages is preferred.


• The ability to describe design using UML is preferred.


• High learning agility with the ability to analyze and synthesize data and then present it to senior leaders


• Demonstrated leadership experience with effective project management experience preferred


• Strong communication skills including technical writing, listening and speaking; ability to influence others


• 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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