Smith & Nephew

Intern Mechanical Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA
Internship
Posted Nov 4, 2026

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Skills

GD&T
Project Management
Robotics
SolidWorks

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 Mechanical 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 components or subsystems, executing engineering testing of prototypes, conducting design 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

Start Date: May 2027

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 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

Competences:

•Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Solidworks

•Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 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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Other reasons why you will love it here!

Training

• Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

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