Quality Engineer Intern

Pro-Active Engineering, Inc.; Town of Sun Prairie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Sun Prairie, WI. This internship provides hands-on exposure to electronics manufacturing quality systems and practices within a production environment.

You will assist in PCBAs inspections, support failure analyses, participate in audits, and contribute to continuous improvement. This role offers practical experience in ISO 9001 processes and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing relevant bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes is a plus
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 or IPC-A-610 is a plus
• Strong analytical and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist quality inspections of PCBAs at various production stages
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions
• Participate in internal and customer audits and document quality records
• Collect and analyze production and quality data using charts and FMEAs
• Help maintain ISO 9001 compliant QMS documentation
• Support continuous improvement and process control initiatives
• Communicate findings and progress
• Demonstrate initiative and professionalism

Skills

Quality inspections

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Quality Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

QMS documentation tools

Job description

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Quality Engineer Intern

Intern Sun Prairie, WI, US

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Engineer Intern to join our team in Summer 2027.

This role is ideal for a motivated student looking to gain real-world experience in electronics manufacturing quality systems and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in quality inspections of PCBAs at various stages of production (incoming, in-process, and final)
• Supporting failure analysis and root cause investigations for non-conforming products
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Participating in audits (internal and customer) and preparing quality documentation
• Collecting and analyzing production and quality data using tools like Pareto charts, control charts, and FMEAs
• Helping maintain and improve quality management system (QMS) documentation in compliance with ISO 9001
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and process control implementation
• Communication
• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Professionalism

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering,, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, AOI, reflow, X-ray, functional testing, etc.) is a plus
• Basic understanding of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or IPC-A-610 is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with data analysis tools is a plus
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a manufacturing environment

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.