Intern Digital Manufacturing Operations Engineer (Summer 2026)

About us : At Plexus our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence we partner with leading Aerospace / Defense Healthcare / Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design manufacture and service some of the worlds most transformative products including advanced surgical systems diagnostic instruments healthcare imaging equipment mission critical aerospace systems and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members our customers their end users and our communities people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do including how we operate behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include : Growing our People Building Belonging Innovating Responsibly Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members wellbeing including medical dental and vision insurance paid time off retirement savings and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information visit our US benefits website at . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace where everyone can feel valued. This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location work experience education licensure requirements and / or skill level. Hourly Rate :

$23 - $27 / hr.

OVERVIEW

The role of the Digital Manufacturing Operations intern is to support the optimization and enhancement of manufacturing operations using advanced digital technologies. This role will apply tools such as automation data analytics and simulation to improve efficiency quality and agility in a high-volume production environment directly contributing to real-world operational performance

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis development and implementation of digital manufacturing solutions (e.g. automation scripts data models simulation scenarios).

Gather clean and analyze manufacturing data to identify process bottlenecks and potential improvements. Helps verify the effectiveness of newly implemented digital tools.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation logging findings results and procedures in accordance with quality and change management guidelines.

Complete project work to develop a foundational understanding of Plexus Manufacturing processes product requirements and engineering specifications.

Gather practical experience utilizing specialized software test equipment and measurement tools necessary for project execution and verification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Student working toward a Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field for the entire duration of internship.

Experience in Solidworks AutoCAD and Lean Sigma

Proficient in Google Applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Junior level status

GPA : 3.0 or higher is preferred

Excellent analytical problem solving and organizational skills

Strong communication skills

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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 . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and / or background check.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 23 - 27