Co-Op Engineering (Andover, MA)

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

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

Smith+Nephew seeks a Business Process Optimization Intern in the Global Service business to join the Americas Service Growth team and support the streamlining and optimization of service processes, such as service contract quoting, transacting service exchanges and more.

The role will allow an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to contribute to meaningful improvements in the service and customer care processes. The ideal candidate is always curious and applies rigor to any problem they choose to solve. The candidate is able to work independently, but also in full collaboration with other team members. The position will be based in Andover, MA.

What will you be doing?

• This opportunity will involve working with team members of FPGA/ISP engineers to design and develop high performance camera and vision system of next generation Visualization/Navigation related to Endoscopy

• Responsibilities include implementing image signal processing using MATLAB and Verilog, simulating and verifying frameworks to ensure mathematically correct logic before hardware deployment, collaborating with software/embedded engineers to integrate FPGA into larger system and hand-on lab environment.

Planned Start Date: February 2026

Program Length: 6 months

Location: Andover, MA

What will you need to be successful?

Education:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s, (Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering).

Course works:

Digital system:

• Hardware design Combinational and sequential logic circuit and system designs

• Hardware Description Language (Verilog or VHDL)

• FPGA structure and hands on project using FPGA and HDL

​Microprocessor and Embedded systems

• CPU/GPU architecture, memory interface and management, bus concepts, DMA and interrupt control

Computer Vision and Digital Image Processing

• Principles and fundamental techniques for image Processing and Computer Vision.

• Programming aspect of vision and image formation

Experience:

• Previous applicable intern, co-op, part-time or apprenticeship experience is preferred

• Strong coding skills in C, MATLAB and Verilog

You. Unlimited

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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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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.