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Intern Mechanical Engineering

Smith & Nephew

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Compensation
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work with Smith+Nephew’s Robotics New Product Development team on next-generation surgical robotics products. The internship may involve designing components or subsystems, testing prototypes, conducting design reviews, and creating project documentation. The program starts in May 2027 and lasts 12 weeks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Applicants must be undergraduate students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a similar field.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

3D ModelingGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingLeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationTechnical WritingListeningSpeakingInfluencing OthersLearning AgilityData Analysis and SynthesisPresentationCross-Functional CollaborationIndependent ThinkingTeamworkAnalytical Problem SolvingTime ManagementOrganization

Qualifications

Undergraduate MatriculationMechanical Engineering or SimilarBiomedical Engineering or SimilarGPA 3.0+Previous Applicable Experience

Full 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? 1. Work closely with managers to complete specifically identified internship projects 2. Present project conclusion to senior leadership 3. 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: 1. 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. 2. Must be in excellent academic standing, with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred Experience: 1. Previous applicable internship, part-time or apprenticeship experience is preferred Competences: 1. Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Solidworks 2. Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is preferred 3. Demonstrated leadership experience with effective project management experience preferred 4. Strong communication skills including technical writing, listening and speaking; ability to influence others 5. High learning agility with the ability to analyze and synthesize data and then present it to senior leaders 6. Must be able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive project completion 7. Independent thinking and the ability to work within a team is required 8. Ability to assess technical issues and develop solutions utilizing an analytical approach to problem solving 9. 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 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 1. Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship 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. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on L inkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You . Unlimited . , life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith & Nephew is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and participates in the E-Verify Program.As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Smith & Nephew is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual in the US with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Smith & Nephew's career website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations y calling Recruitment Support at 1-901-399-6192.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,684 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$95–145K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$25–32/hr274 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 82 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,684 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (945 postings).
Education
778 of the 1,684 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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