Intern - Process Quality Engineer (Summer 2026)

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Hourly Rate:

$23 - $25/hr.

OVERVIEW
The Process Quality Engineer Intern is responsible for acting as a key liaison between manufacturing and the customer, ensuring that overall customer quality and regulatory requirements and expectations are met and product meets all specifications. With this, the PQE Intern will gain vast knowledge of job duties through onsite mentorship and hands-on learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Facilitate resolution of proactive quality initiatives, continuous improvements, preventative actions, mistaking-proofing, etc. 

• Facilitate resolutions of reactive quality initiatives; containment/root-cause/corrective actions, customer issues, etc.

• Use of statistical analysis tools and methods for problem solving (DMAIC process)

• Facilitate quality-related activities associated with customer product introductions within APQP as well as maintaining relations and expectations of current customer base

• Monitor processes (through auditing, metrics, etc.) to ensure product health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for the entire duration of internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Junior level status

• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills

Physical Requirements:  

• N/A

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at