Intern - Design Assurance Engineer (Fall 2026)

Plexus is seeking a Design Assurance Engineer intern to provide design qualification and engineering support throughout all stages of the product development and manufacturing lifecycle.

Requirements

• Ensure project activities are compliant with Plexus' Standard Operating Procedures, ISO quality systems, FDA Quality System Regulations, and medical device standards.
• Direct development and assembly of prototypes, and provide documentation and technical assistance to design engineering staff and material procurement team.
• Participate in Plexus quality system development and maintenance, and demonstrate proficiency using lab equipment and debug techniques.
• Determine specifications to comply with regulatory and compliance requirements of intended markets, and facilitate documentation of such specifications.
• Lead the development of the product Risk Management Plan, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, and Fault Tree Analyses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Opportunities for professional development
• Work-life balance