Data Science Intern, AI Center of Excellence

**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.

Join the Smith+Nephew AI Center of Excellence and help explore how artificial intelligence and data science can support early innovation in Robotics and Enabling Technology.

In this internship, you will contribute to cutting edge proof of concept projects, create and test rapid prototypes, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary global team to help deliver meaningful enhancements to our products.

What will you be doing? Research the latest generation of artificial intelligence models and explore their 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 closely with colleagues across disciplines, locations, and backgrounds.

Planned Start Date: May 2027 Program Length: 12 weeks Location: Pittsburgh,PA What will you need to be successful Education: 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.

Experience: No previous professional experience is required. Academic experience using machine learning tools is expected. Competencies: 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 to 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.

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 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.

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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.