Intern - Test Engineer (Summer 2027)

Plexus Corp.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is offering an internship position as a Test Intern in Lincolnshire, IL.

You will work on Automated Functional Test Equipment, programming software, and Hipot test equipment, developing assembly-specific test programs for the manufacturing process. The role requires studying toward a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to interact with engineers and technicians on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related Engineering field for entire duration of internship.
• Junior level status preferred.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of automated test equipment and associated test software.
• Assist with calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of test equipment.
• Assist in production floor support, debugging and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with team leaders, engineers and manufacturing technicians.
• Assist in creating run sheets, training materials and operator instructions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by monitoring yields and costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

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 - $27/hr.OVERVIEWAs a Test Intern you would be specifically working on Automated Functional Test Equipment, Programming Software, and Hipot Test Equipment. As a programmer and developer for these systems you will be developing assembly specific test programs that will be used in the manufacturing process. Along with programming, you will need to interact with other personnel on the team including the team leader, other engineers and manufacturing technicians.RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the development (or installation) and sustains (ECO support) test and inspection programs for one or multiple manufacturing test platformsSupport the development of Specific Function Training, Assembly Build Instructions, or other training to support to operation of the equipment for the Operators or Manufacturing Test TechniciansSupports manufacturing Operators and manufacturing Technicians on troubleshooting and debugging test equipment, test software and product supporting root cause failure analysisSupport continuous improvement through data monitoring of yields or cost down opportunitiesWork with planners and manufacturing Supervisors/Leads to support established production schedule prioritiesLead test/program acceptanceLead calibration and preventative maintenance of equipmentRecognize problems from test procedures and/or test results and make appropriate recommendationsAble to work from specifications, technical manuals, schematics, and verbal or written instructions.Able to compile and record test results.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSStudent working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related Engineering field for entire duration of internship.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSJunior level statusGPA: 3.0 or higher is preferredExcellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skillsStrong communication skillsThis 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.