Intern - Systems Engineer – New Kensington, PA – Summer 2027

Philips • Alvin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Philips is seeking an intern to support Systems Engineering activities throughout the product development process under the guidance of experienced engineers. The role provides hands-on experience at Philips’ New Kensington, Pennsylvania site and is a paid, 3–4 month opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. The intern will learn how user, business, and regulatory needs are translated into system design, support system integration, and contribute to architecture, interface definition, and technical feasibility work. The intern will also complete an engineering project or analysis and present the results, recommendations, and lessons learned to the team.

This is an onsite role. Office-based teams work in person at least three days per week, while onsite roles require full-time presence at company facilities. Candidates must reside in or within commuting distance of New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Philips will not provide relocation benefits, and US work authorization is required; candidates needing current or future work-visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid basic computer skills, including proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Good communication and presentation skills for reporting project status.
• Must be able to perform the position’s minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• US work authorization; candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa now or in the future will not be considered.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CAD (Pro-E), FEA, and CFD software is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support Systems Engineering activities throughout the product development process under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Develop an understanding of how user, business, and regulatory needs are translated into system design.
• Support system integration activities, including test preparation and execution, data analysis, defect documentation, and follow-up.
• Contribute to system architecture, interface definition, and technical feasibility activities by researching options, organizing information, and documenting findings.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with hardware, software, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Complete a defined engineering project or analysis and present results, recommendations, and lessons learned to the team.

Benefits

• Paid 3–4 month internship opportunity.
• Hourly pay: $26.00–$36.00 for bachelor’s-level candidates or $33.00–$46.00 for master’s-level candidates, plus overtime eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed