Intern AI Engineer R&D

**This position does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**

Thank you for considering employment with Smith and Nephew. This job opportunity is not currently available for hiring; however, this requisition was established for candidates to express interest in the above position, with a view to progress formally once we are in a position to do so

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join Smith+Nephew’s Early Innovation team for a three-month R&D internship focused on AI engineering to enable our future technologies in sports medicine. A structured onboarding program will help you get started

Based in Andover, Massachusetts, with some remote flexibility, you will help develop and evaluate AI, machine learning, and computer vision solutions for future medical technologies. You will contribute to the TESSA software ecosystem and early-stage R&D concepts while working with software, systems, algorithm, and cross-functional engineering teams.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and test AI, machine learning, and computer vision algorithms for medical imaging, navigation, visualization, and data analysis.
• Prototype and integrate software within the TESSA ecosystem.
• Explore AI-enabled workflows, automation, analytics, and proof-of-concept solutions.
• ·Analyze data, define performance metrics, and document methods and results.
• ·Share findings, demonstrations, and recommendations with engineering teams and R&D leaders.

Planned Start Date: May 2027
Program Length: 12 weeks
Location: Andover, MA

What will you need to be successful?

Education:

• Current college junior or senior in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, data science, AI/ML, robotics, or a related engineering field.
• Strong academic standing; a GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred.

Experience:

Previous internship, co-op, research, project, or regulated-industry experience is a plus

Competencies:

• Coursework, projects, or experience using Python; familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or OpenCV is a plus.
• Exposure to Git, software testing, debugging, technical documentation, or statistical methods is helpful.
• Curiosity, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work on a cross-functional team

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

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Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $27- $32 USD hourly

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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