Intern AI Center of Excellence Data Science

Smith+Nephew•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Smith+Nephew’s AI Center of Excellence to explore how artificial intelligence and data science can support early innovation in Robotics and Enabling Technology. In this internship, you will contribute to proof-of-concept projects, create and test rapid prototypes, and work with a multidisciplinary global team to help deliver enhancements to the company’s products. The planned start date is May 2027, and the program lasts 12 weeks. The position is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Visa transfer or sponsorship is not offered now or in the future.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program in Data Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
No previous professional experience is required; academic experience using machine learning tools is expected.
Strong coding skills in Python, R, MATLAB, or a similar data science programming language.
Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, or Keras.
Strong understanding of data analytics techniques and the ability to implement analytical approaches.
Curiosity, analytical rigor, and a commitment to modeling excellence.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to collaborate with geographically distributed teams and colleagues from a range of backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Research the latest generation of artificial intelligence models and explore potential applications.
Obtain, prepare, and clean training data sets.
Develop feature encodings and implement machine learning methods.
Analyze and validate models using statistical techniques.
Create rapid proofs of concept and prototypes using data.
Develop interfaces for exploring and using artificial intelligence solutions.
Work independently while collaborating with colleagues across disciplines, locations, and backgrounds.