Intern - Automation Engineer (Summer 2027)

Plexus; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Team member perks

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Idaho is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer intern to support the design, development and sustainment of advanced manufacturing solutions, including robotics, PLCs, sensors and safety controllers. You will work with cross‑functional teams to improve production quality and velocity.

Responsibilities include developing prototypes, architecting software and electrical concepts, documenting workflows and schematics, and performing software verification and validation testing.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for the internship duration.
• Junior level status; GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions using Plexus standard processes and approved providers.
• Develop POC prototypes for new programs and tooling for automated production processes; architect and develop software and electrical capabilities.
• Develop documentation including software workflows, requirements, electrical schematics and network diagrams.
• Define and execute software verification and validation testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About us

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• retirement savings
• opportunities for professional development
• variety of perks to enhance the team member experience

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $23 - $27/hr.

OVERVIEW

The Automation Controls Engineer support the design, development and sustainment of advanced manufacturing solutions to increase production quality and velocity—solutions include the use of Robotics, PLCs, PCs, safety controllers, sensors, pneumatics, and other typical automation technologies. The automation controls engineer partners with other functions to identify and deploy opportunities within production operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop solutions for automation opportunities using Plexus standard processes, Plexus approved solution providers and/or the global Plexus automation team.
• Develop Proof of Concept (POC) prototypes for new programs and tooling for additional products to be added to automated production processes. Architect and develop software and system concepts that satisfy the innovative technology requirements. Lead programming and development of software and electrical capabilities.
• Development of required documentation including; software workflows, intended uses, requirements, electrical schematics and network diagrams for developed technologies.
• Define and execute required software verification and validation testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering program for 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

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 [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.