Our people create our best Plexus. 

WHAT WE DO AT PLEXUS 

We’re a global team of over 19,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. 

We are passionate about innovating, creating and delivering products that change people’s lives. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you are more than just an intern. We embrace your innovative ideas and collaborative thinking.  You play a critical role in our success as we continue to grow as a global organization. 

WHY WE LOVE IT 

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. A workplace centered on inclusion and collaboration.   At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork.  

HOW YOU WILL DO IT
 

COMPANY PROFILE

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

OVERVIEW
The role of the Continuous Improvement Intern is to participate in and lead appropriately scoped supporting processes, using classical manufacturing engineering skills.   This position will focus on manufacturing process development in Micro Electronics, Surface Mount or Electro Mechanical assembly areas. The goal will be to develop sound and repeatable processes that maximize employee safety, product yield and process efficiency. The individual will collaborate with other engineers at the Focus Factory, Site, and Corporate level to achieve project objectives. All interns will be assigned a mentor for direction and support.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support Site Lean Sigma Champion to drive projects to completion
• Lead Kaizen and DMAIC problem solving methodologies
• Lead projects that will focus on customer (internal & external) satisfaction, process efficiency, value add services and productivity to deliver significant operational improvement and financial benefit
• Identification and documentation of best practices to include the integration of standard work principles.
• Lead initiatives in value stream management, lean sigma, and cost control projects
• Support, recognize, define, and solve problems/opportunities within the Factory.
• Support of manufacturing process, including layout and concepts.
• Gain understanding of manufacturing process controls and the statistical applications associated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field for entire duration of internship.
• Knowledge of lean and six sigma concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Visio, and Project

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Junior level status
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in AutoCAD

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.