Intern – Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Our people create our best Plexus. 

WHAT WE DO AT PLEXUS 

We’re a global team of over 20,000 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

A manufacturing systems engineer works as part of the site engineering team to design, support and develop systems affecting the manufacturing cycle of a product from supply through production. A systematic approach continuous improvement methods, materials and technology, across departmental boundaries, is required. The latest computer technology and methods are applied to maintain efficient manufacturing systems to support producing high-quality product at the lowest cost, and in the shortest time. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Development of applications is required.  Ability to learn new programming languages and demonstrate proficiency in this area
• Support the implementation of manufacturing systems software with follow on support to ensure all existing business requirements have been met with an overall improvement to operational efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement review existing applications and determining feasibility of new applications prior to development
• Works well in mentoring and utilizing supportive efforts of other department personnel to develop applications, implement changes, etc. and gains acceptance of new or revised processes and implementation procedures
• Serve as subject matter expert and data steward for all unit operations in area of responsibility
• Intermediate Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Intermediate Modeling and Manipulation Knowledge
• Intermediate Programming
• Intermediate Manufacturing
• Intermediate Technical Judgment
• Intermediate Innovation
• Intermediate Operational Knowledge
• Basic Industry Knowledge
• Intermediate Influence & Negotiation
• Basic Globalization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field for entire duration of internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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 [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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!