Intern – Systems Engineering, Oral Healthcare – Bothell, WA – Summer 2027
Philips
Summary
Philips seeks an intern for Oral Healthcare Systems Engineering to contribute to continuous innovation in the oral healthcare industry. This is a 3 month paid internship at the Bothell, WA site.
Job description
Your role
- Contribute to the design and development of next generation power toothbrush, interdental flossers, and/or whitening products
- Requirement management, prototype testing, and test method development
- Partner with a cross-functional team while learning about the full product development lifecycle, design controls, and risk management
- Concept generation and optimization, creation and validation of test methods, product verification, statistical data analysis, technical risk management, product reliability
You're the right fit if
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., mechanical, biomedical, electrical, or related STEM area)
- Awareness of and interest in product design concepts and methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Strong interest in learning
- Able to perform minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation
- Plus: experience with statistical tools (Design of Experiments, Gauge R&R, Monte Carlo), programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, familiarity and interest in oral healthcare
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., mechanical, biomedical, electrical, or related STEM area)
- Awareness of and interest in product design concepts and methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Strong interest in learning
- Able to perform minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation
- US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship
- Must reside in or within commuting distance to Bothell, WA
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.