Product Investigations Lab Intern

Philips; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in New Kensington, PA, is offering a paid internship for undergraduate engineering students to gain hands-on experience in health technology. You will support investigation activities, perform routine operations on prototype systems, and assist in troubleshooting production issues under supervision.

Strong communication, documentation, and math/engineering calculations are required. Onsite presence is expected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate engineering student pursuing Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Solid MS Office skills and basic computing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for reporting project status.
• Detail oriented documentation skills.
• Passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting investigation activities including test, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.
• Performing routine operations under supervision using standard and complex equipment.
• Making technical calculations involving engineering/mathematical formulas and creating schematic drawings.
• Assisting in troubleshooting and remediation of equipment production failures.
• Recording test procedures and results, performing routine analyses and calculations, and recommending changes in equipment or test methods.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication & presentation

Documentation skills

Learning mindset

Education

Undergraduate Engineering student (Biomedical / Electrical / Mechanical)

Job description

Are you interested in an Internship opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) degree to participate in paid intern opportunities. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company.

Your role:

• Supporting investigation activities including test, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.
• Performing a variety of routine operations, usually under limited supervision. Using standard equipment and complex pieces of equipment.
• Making technical calculations involving the use of engineering/mathematical formulas. Analyzing and creating schematic drawings and diagrams.
• Assisting in the troubleshooting and remediation of equipment production failures.
• Recording test procedures and results, performs routine analyses and calculations, and recommends changes in equipment, procedures, or test methods. Testing machinery and equipment, consistent with engineering and other specifications.

You're the right fit if:

• Undergraduate Engineering Student pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Solid basic computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Good communication and presentation skills for reporting project status
• Detail oriented documentation skills desired
• Passion for learning
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details

The hourly pay range for this position is $26.00-29.00, plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to New Kensington, PA.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.