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.  

We believe that our people create our best Plexus.  At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

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 Environmental Health & Safety Intern provides direct support to drive site EH&S issues including regulatory and Environmental, Health and Safety Management System and ISO14001 conformance at multiple Plexus manufacturing locations. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in and conduct Lockout Tagout training.
• Maintain, administer and ensure conformance and awareness of the EHS-MS across all functional groups
• Accident and Incident investigations
• Weekly hazardous waste inspection
• Monthly spill prevention and control plan inspection
• Disseminate with discretion, relevant EHS information received from corporate EHS to the appropriate teams within the site.
• Where assigned, act as the primary first point of EHS contact for internal and external customers to ensure expectations are met.
• Interfaces with and utilizes the Corporate EHS functional management team for resources and expertise, while maintaining local ownership of issues.
• Ensures the Site is proactive in identifying, maintaining and complying with applicable county, federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Understand and manage day-to-day compliance activities and maintain records to demonstrate compliance.
• Coordinate hazardous waste handling activities.
• Obtain knowledge and understanding of Plexus’ manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for best EHS management practices.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field for entire duration of internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Junior level status
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred

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.