Intern Industrial Engineering (coyol)

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
• 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.

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