Hardware Test Engineer Intern (Pittsburgh, PA)

**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 Hardware Test 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 test fixtures, executing engineering testing of prototypes, generating and executing test protocols, conducting 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

Planned Start Date: May 2026
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 Electrical Engineering, 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

Competencies:

• Familiarity with circuit design principles is prefered

• Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Solidworks

• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is preferred

• Familiarity with standard test and analysis equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, force gages, micrometers, etc. is preferred.

• Familiarity with LabView 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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• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

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