Product Engineering Intern - Manufacturing & Process

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

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Nampa, Idaho, seeks a Product Intern to participate in and lead scoped manufacturing engineering tasks. The role focuses on surface mount or electro‑mechanical assembly, developing sound, repeatable processes that improve safety, yield, and efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineers at the Focus Factory, Site, and Corporate level, and each intern is assigned a mentor for direction and support, gaining hands‑on experience with DFMs, ECOs, MRRs, and process validation.

Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field for entire duration of internship.
• Experience in Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Lean Sigma.
• Proficient in Google Applications.

Responsibilities

• Support, recognize, define, and solve problems/opportunities within the Factory.
• Support of manufacturing process, including layout and concepts.
• Review labor quotes versus actual times and implement process improvements where opportunities arise.
• Review Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and provide feedback on labor impact of change.
• Gain understanding of manufacturing process controls and the statistical applications associated.
• Assist with Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR's).
• Develop knowledge of Plexus Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Guidelines.
• Assist with recommendations as to what format (e.g. tape-n-reel vs. bulk, etc.) to receive raw material in, to optimize the manufacturing process.
• Assist in determining facility requirements (floor space, utilities, ancillary equipment, etc.) for new processes or equipment, adhering to safety and ergonomic practices.
• Assist in process Validation activities, per SOP 37, as required. Participates on customer support teams, representing manufacturing and engineering.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Lean Sigma

Google Applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Nampa, Idaho, seeks a Product Intern to participate in and lead scoped manufacturing engineering tasks. The role focuses on surface mount or electro‑mechanical assembly, developing sound, repeatable processes that improve safety, yield, and efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineers at the Focus Factory, Site, and Corporate level, and each intern is assigned a mentor for direction and support, gaining hands‑on experience with DFMs, ECOs, MRRs, and process validation.