Design Assurance Intern – Summer Placement

Plexus Corp.; Livingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Group income protection

Electric Vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Plexus Design Centre in Bathgate, Scotland is seeking a detail-oriented Design Assurance Intern for a 12-week summer placement. You will gain a holistic view of the engineering lifecycle, supporting verification and validation across software, hardware and mechanical subsystems.

The role offers exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, risk assessments, and adherence to industry standards, with bespoke development plans and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering degree or be currently pursuing one in an engineering discipline.
• Keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a methodical approach to evaluating product performance.

Responsibilities

• Support verification and validation (V&V) testing activities across software, hardware, and mechanical subsystems.
• Assist in developing test plans, writing test scripts/cases, and analyzing test results on physical product prototypes.
• Work with multi-disciplinary design teams to review engineering documentation, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Investigate design defects, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend solutions alongside senior engineers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Methodical approach

Testing methodologies

Quality systems

Education

Engineering degree (Systems, Mechanical, Electronic, Biomedical, or Software Engineering)

Job description

Plexus Design Centre in Bathgate, Scotland is seeking a detail-oriented Design Assurance Intern for a 12-week summer placement. You will gain a holistic view of the engineering lifecycle, supporting verification and validation across software, hardware and mechanical subsystems.

The role offers exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, risk assessments, and adherence to industry standards, with bespoke development plans and wellbeing benefits.