Intern – R&D Front-End Innovation Intern - Oral Healthcare – Bothell, WA – Summer 2027
Philips
Summary
Are you interested in an Internship opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in 3 month paid intern opportunities at our site in Bothell, WA. Through this role you will work across diverse scientific and engineering domains, including materials science, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies. The role is based at our site in Bothell, WA.
Job description
Your role
- Conduct research and support the development and evaluation of new healthcare technologies, with emphasis on biomedical engineering, optics, prototyping, and experimental testing.
- Design, fabricate, assemble, and refine prototypes, test fixtures, and experimental setups using CAD, additive manufacturing, optical systems, metrology, and other hands-on engineering methods.
- Plan and execute experiments to evaluate product performance using image processing, data analysis, and statistical methods, including assessment of accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and usability.
- Support prototype verification and user/clinical studies by developing measurement methods and test protocols, preparing equipment and study setups, and applying human factors principles to connect technical performance with user and study outcomes.
- Analyze and translate experimental and study findings into design improvements and refined product concepts; document methods and results and communicate recommendations to cross-functional technical, clinical, and product development teams.
You’re the right fit if
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline, with at least three years of coursework completed for undergraduate candidates.
- Coursework or hands-on experience in prototyping, optics/optical instrumentation, metrology, image processing, data analysis, engineering statistics, or human factors, preferably demonstrated through laboratory work, research, or engineering design projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in biomedical devices, experimental testing, clinical or human-subject research, and translating test results into practical engineering improvements.
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills, with careful attention to data quality, accuracy, and traceability and enthusiasm for learning and applying new scientific and engineering methods.
- You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this Office/Remote position.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
- At least three years of coursework completed for undergraduate candidates
- Coursework or hands-on experience in prototyping, optics/optical instrumentation, metrology, image processing, data analysis, engineering statistics, or human factors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Attention to data quality, accuracy, and traceability
- US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Overtime eligible
Company overview
Koninklijke Philips N.V., commonly known as Philips, is a Dutch multinational health technology company that has evolved from its origins as a consumer electronics conglomerate into a leading global healthcare solutions provider. Founded in 1891 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Philips has transformed its business focus since the 2010s to concentrate exclusively on health technology. The company operates through three main divisions: Diagnosis and Treatment, which manufactures advanced medical imaging equipment including MRI, CT, and ultrasound scanners; Connected Care, specializing in patient monitoring systems and respiratory care products under the Respironics brand; and Personal Health, producing consumer healthcare products like electric shavers, Sonicare toothbrushes, and Avent childcare items. With 68,419 employees worldwide and annual revenues of €18.02 billion (2024), Philips maintains its global headquarters in Amsterdam while operating manufacturing, R&D, and sales facilities across 26 countries. The company has strategically divested its consumer electronics, lighting, and home appliance businesses to become a pure-play health technology organization, positioning itself at the forefront of medical innovation and digital healthcare solutions.