Intern Robotics Software (Pittsburgh, PA)

Smith+Nephew•Pittsburgh, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Robotics Software 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 participating in the entire software development life-cycle which includes reviewing requirements, doing design, implementing the design, unit testing and integration testing. 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 Planned Start Date: May 2026 Program Length: 12 weeks Location: Pittsburgh, PA What will you need to be successful? Education: Current student of bachelor, master, or phd majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or similar field of study. Must be in excellent academic standing, with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred Experience: Previous applicable intern, co-op, part-time or apprenticeship experience is preferred Competencies: Knowledge of C++ and other object-oriented languages is preferred. Ability to describe design using UML 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 using 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 We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients 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 #LI-ONSITE 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 LinkedIn 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 a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Requirements

Current student of bachelor, master, or phd majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or similar field of study.
Must be in excellent academic standing, with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
Previous applicable intern, co-op, part-time or apprenticeship experience is preferred
Knowledge of C++ and other object-oriented languages is preferred.
Ability to describe design using UML 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 using 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

Responsibilities

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