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Intern - Design Assurance (Spring 2027)

CompanyPlexus
LocationNeenah
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Direct the development and assembly of prototypes while ensuring compliance with quality and change management procedures. Lead the development of risk management plans and participate in design verification test activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9504
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 20,000 individuals who are dedicated to providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive solutions throughout a product’s lifecycle. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com.
About the Role
Direct the development and assembly of prototypes by authoring and reviewing product documentation in accordance with quality and change management procedures and guidelines. Provide documentation and technical assistance to design engineering staff and material procurement team to ensure high quality prototypes are built in a timely manner. Demonstrate proficiency using lab equipment and debug techniques to ensure electro-mechanical products meet design requirements. Determine appropriate 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 as necessary to comply with ISO 14971 requirements. Participate in all Design Verification test activities, including generation of the Verification Plan, Procedures, Traceability Matrix, and Report documents, as well as prototype test execution. Evaluate a product's Bill of Materials to determine any lifecycle or environmental compliance concerns and investigate alternative solutions to meet the project needs. Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Software Engineering for entire duration of internship. Sophomore or Junior level status GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred Working knowledge of medical device and similar safety standards (i.e. IEC 60601-1, IEC 61010-1) Understanding of regulatory requirements
Key Skills
PrototypingDocumentationTechnical AssistanceDebug TechniquesElectro-Mechanical ProductsRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementDesign Failure ModesFault Tree AnalysisDesign VerificationBill of MaterialsEnvironmental ComplianceMedical Device StandardsISO 14971IEC 60601-1IEC 61010-1
Categories
EngineeringHealthcareTechnology