About this role
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 R&D intern program will consist of a robust induction plan followed by a 3-month internship across various facets of our Product Support organization within the Sports Medicine and ENT Franchises at S+N. The position will be based in Austin, Texas.
What will you be doing?
Test, debug, and document hardware used within instrument products.
Design, prototype, and develop analog and digital electronic circuits for existing medical products.
Coordinate and support electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), safety of HF Surgical Equipment (IEC 60601-2-2) and EMC (IEC 60601-1-2) certification testing.
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of systems defects and enable team to identify fixes.
Write and maintain detailed bills of materials, material specifications, and device drawings for a medical device.
Identify and test alternate electrical components.
Planned Start Date: May 2026
Program Length: 3 Months
Location: Austin, TX
What will you need to be successful?
Education:
Must be currently matriculated at an accredited university as an undergraduate majoring in Electrical or equivalent applicable engineering.
Must be in excellent academic standing, with a 3.0 preferred
Experience:
Previous applicable intern, co-op, part-time or apprenticeship experience is 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.
Design experience with electrical engineering software packages, OrCAD highly preferable.
Basic understanding and experience with process documentation for use in fabrication and assembly.
Proficient in using lab equipment and debugging tools such as oscilloscope, logic analyzer and multimeters.
You. Unlimited
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Other reasons why you will love it here!
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
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Other facts
About Smith+Nephew
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.
What you'll do
- The intern will test, debug, and document hardware used within instrument products and design, prototype, and develop electronic circuits for medical products. They will also coordinate safety certification testing and support troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
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