Intern - Product Engineer (Summer 2027)

Plexus Corp. partners with companies in aerospace and defense, healthcare and life sciences, and industrial sectors to design, manufacture, and service transformative products. The Product Engineer Intern will support and lead appropriately scoped manufacturing engineering processes, focusing on process development for surface mount or electromechanical assembly to improve safety, yield, and efficiency.

What you'll do:

• Support, recognize, define, and solve problems/opportunities within the Factory
• Support of manufacturing process, including layout and concepts
• Review labor quotes versus actual times and implement process improvements where opportunities arise
• Review Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and provide feedback on labor impact of change
• Gain understanding of manufacturing process controls and the statistical applications associated
• Assist with Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR's)
• Develop knowledge of Plexus Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Guidelines
• Assist with recommendations as to what format (e.g. tape-n-reel vs. bulk, etc.) to receive raw material in, to optimize the manufacturing process
• Assist in determining facility requirements (floor space, utilities, ancillary equipment, etc.) for new processes or equipment, adhering to safety and ergonomic practices
• Assist in process Validation activities, per SOP 37, as required. Participates on customer support teams, representing manufacturing and engineering
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

What they're looking for:

• Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field for entire duration of internship
• Experience in Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Lean Sigma
• Proficient in Google Applications
• Junior level status
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Opportunities for professional development
• A mentor assigned to all interns for direction and support
• A variety of perks to enhance the team member experience