Intern R&D Mechanical (Andover, MA)

**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 Research & Development organization

What will you be doing?

• Consults with the marketing staff, sponsoring surgeons, and manufacturing staff, as required, to facilitate proper design or products.

• Prepares design drawings and acts as a consultant in the preparation of final drawings.

• Designs electrical or software components to meet product requirements

• Provides technical support for manufacturing, quality, marketing and sales, as directed

• Provides R&D engineering support for Quality and compliance activities including correcting quality problems in released products, compliance with new regulations and standards, and remediation of quality finding.

• Provides R&D engineering support on existing products to identify and mitigate any impact to design integrity from process changes or supplier/network moves

• Initiates, performs as needed, and reviews in-house mechanical product (implant and/or instrument) testing in support of product design, regulatory submissions, manufacturing, quality, and sales support.

• Prepares and updates Project Schedules and coordinates team activities to deliver new product development milestones.

• Prepares Quality deliverables including inspection drawings and gage designs.

• Supports Manufacturing design transfer activities.

Planned Start Date: May 2026

Program Length: 12 weeks
Location: Andover, MA

What will you need to be successful?

Education:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program.

• Major GPA of 3.30 or above preferred

Experience:

• Previous leadership experience is preferred

Competencies:

• CAD experience or Electrical design schematics/layout or Software design/code experience beneficial

• 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

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating thegreatest good for society. Our strongest investmentsare in our people and thepatients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating, and Thriving. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website

Other reasons why you will love it here!

Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $29 - $31 USD hourly

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Smith+Nephew 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.