Digital Manufacturing Operations Intern—Automation

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin seeks a Digital Manufacturing Operations intern to support optimization of high‑volume production using automation, data analytics, and simulation.

You will gather and analyze manufacturing data, develop digital tools, verify improvements, and document findings in line with quality and change-management guidelines. This hands-on role offers exposure to Solidworks/AutoCAD and modern manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field for the internship duration.
• Experience in Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Lean Sigma preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Applications required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and implement digital manufacturing solutions (e.g., automation scripts, data models).
• Gather, clean, and analyze manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Create and maintain project documentation per quality and change-management guidelines.
• Complete project work to understand Plexus' manufacturing processes and engineering specs.
• Gain practical experience with specialized software, test equipment, and measurement tools.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Lean Sigma

Google Applications

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin seeks a Digital Manufacturing Operations intern to support optimization of high‑volume production using automation, data analytics, and simulation.

You will gather and analyze manufacturing data, develop digital tools, verify improvements, and document findings in line with quality and change-management guidelines. This hands-on role offers exposure to Solidworks/AutoCAD and modern manufacturing environments.