Co-Op Electrical Engineering
About The Position
Smith+Nephew seeks an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to join the New Product Development R&D Electrical Engineering team in its Arthroscopic Enabling Technology business. The role contributes to research and development of next-generation medical products for sports medicine and medical visualization, including innovative product development and proof-of-concept projects. The Co-Op will work with a small team of Electrical and FPGA Engineers and collaborate with colleagues while also working independently. The position is based in Andover, Massachusetts, and is scheduled to start in February 2027 for a six-month program. The requisition is currently for expressing interest and is not presently available for hiring. Visa transfer or sponsorship is not offered now or in the future.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering program at an accredited university.
- Be a rising senior and have taken some advanced Electrical Engineering courses.
- Have a strong grasp of circuit theory and fundamental electronic devices.
- Be proficient with multimeters and oscilloscopes for circuit testing.
- Have a basic understanding of and experience testing electrical or embedded designs.
- Have design experience with analog and digital electrical engineering concepts.
- Have strong written, verbal communication, and technical writing skills for effective work in a cross-functional team environment.
- Demonstrate curiosity and an analytical approach to problem solving.
Nice To Haves
- Major GPA of 3.50 or above.
- Previous applicable internship, co-op, part-time, or apprenticeship experience.
- Experience with schematic and/or layout capture of electrical circuits.
- Projects involving embedded systems, such as microcontrollers or FPGAs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and test new product features, including emerging video standards, communication protocols, and next-generation AI processors.
- Support PCBA schematic capture and layout, as well as system build and testing.
- Analyze circuits for new and existing products.
- Work with managers to complete specifically identified projects.
- Present project conclusions to senior leadership.
- Create documentation required by the Smith+Nephew Quality Management System.
- Conduct research and development of next-generation medical products in collaboration with Electrical and FPGA Engineers.
Benefits
- Hands-on, team-customized training and mentorship.
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