Intern - Test Engineer - Summer 2025

Plexus
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time

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

As a Test Intern you would be specifically working on Automated Inspection Equipment, X-Ray, AOI or AAD. As a programmer for these systems you will be developing assembly specific inspection programs that will be used in the manufacturing process.

Along with programming, you will need to interact with other personnel on the team including the team leader, other programmers and manufacturing technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the development (or installation) and sustains (ECO support) test and inspection programs for one or multiple manufacturing test platforms
  • Support the development of Specific Function Training, Assembly Build Instructions, or other training to support to operation of the equipment for the Operators or Manufacturing Test Technicians
  • Supports manufacturing Operators and manufacturing Technicians on troubleshooting and debugging test equipment, test software and product supporting root cause failure analysis
  • Support continuous improvement through data monitoring of yields or cost down opportunities
  • Work with planners and manufacturing Supervisors / Leads to support established production schedule priorities
  • Lead test / program acceptance
  • Lead calibration and preventative maintenance of equipment
  • Recognize problems from test procedures and / or test results and make appropriate recommendations
  • Able to work from specifications, technical manuals, schematics, and verbal or written instructions.
  • Able to compile and record test results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related Engineering field for entire duration of internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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!

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