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Intern - System Test Automation Engineer - San Diego, CA - Summer 2026

Job Description

Intern - System Test Automation Engineer - San Diego, CA - Summer 2026

Are you interested in an Intern opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in 3- 6 month paid System Test Automation Engineer Intern opportunities at our site in San Diego, CA. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience in engineering for a HealthTech company.

Your role

Work in a fast paced R&D environment. Perform system integration and verification by following the structured test procedures and by exploratory, ad hoc testing. Report issues. Trouble shooting the issues with Dev team. Setup test environment, monitor the test automation run, report issues.

• Develop software tools and test scripts; conduct dry runs on engineering builds to support test case development and early issue identification
• Collaborate closely with developers and test engineers to validate defects and expedite resolution
• Setup test environment to support testing needs
• Assist the automation team in developing, operating, and enhancing automated software tools and hardware fixtures
• Exploring the integration of AI into automated testing and advancing automation testing through AI deployment
• Provide proactive updates and status reports to the functional manager and perform additional duties as assigned
• Explore new opportunities for improving testing processes and methodologies

You are a part of

Philips R & D of state-of-the-art medical imaging and functional measurement products. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is excited about contributing to the R&D process to develop and deliver high quality products. The successful candidate will be responsible for tasks that may include, but not be limited to, the following:

You are the right fit if

• At least 3 years of study towards the degree of Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar
• Experience with C#, C++; knowledge of scripting languages such as Python; experience using source code control tools
• Excellent advocacy and persuasive skills & ability to maintain confidentiality & ability to assess a problem quickly and determine to what level it should be elevated
• Self-motivated, quick learner and a team player; ability to work as a part of a team as well as individually
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties including Company management and outside business associate
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company's facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company's main facilities, generally at the customers' or suppliers' locations.

This is an office role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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• Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The hourly pay range for this position is $28.00 to $32.00, plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Details about our benefits can be found here .

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to San Diego, CA

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.