Intern Industrial Engineering (Coyol) at Smith Nephew

San José, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assertive Communication, Teamwork, Interpersonal Relationships, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

**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. This role is designed to attract high-performing university or technical students, aiming to provide projects focused on driving Smith+Nephew forward, ensuring their participation in the program results in mutual benefits of learning and experience accumulation. Successful candidates for the internship program will gain valuable experience in the medical device industry, which could shape their career decisions and create future employment opportunities. What will you be doing? Provide sustaining with guided supervision in the following tasks: Operations video recording Time study of the Creation of line balance Labor standard calculation Line Inventory definition (WIP) Layout drawing and Implementation Savings calculation SPQDC change control of Standard work Kaizen events Standard work and 5'S visual sheets development Value stream mapping Kaizen Space release kaizen events Planned Start Date: January 2026 Program Length: 6 months Location: Alajuela, Coyol What will you need to be successful? Education: Active student of Industrial Engineering English proficiency level B2 (Intermediate) Competencies: English Proficiency over 50% (A2+ according to CEFR). MS Office basic proficiency (Basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Basic skills for the use of simulation tools or models (eVSM). Basic Statistical Analysis abilities Basic Knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Basic Detailed production process knowledge and detection of improvements/elimination of waste (Enter clean rooms and work with manufacturing engineers). Skills: assertive communication, teamwork, good interpersonal relationships, results-oriented, time management, analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail. 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 #LI-ONSITE Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. 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.

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist with operations video recording, time studies, labor standard calculations, and various Kaizen events. They will also be involved in layout drawing, inventory definition, and savings calculations under guided supervision.