About the role#
The Design Assurance Engineer provides design qualification and engineering support throughout the product development and manufacturing lifecycle. You will act as a primary point of contact for the project team and customers regarding safety agency requirements, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
What you'll do#
- Ensure project activities comply with company Standard Operating Procedures, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, and REACH or RoHS directives.
- Direct prototype development and assembly by authoring and reviewing product documentation.
- Provide technical assistance and documentation to design engineering and material procurement teams.
- Lead the creation of product Risk Management Plans, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, and Fault Tree Analyses.
- Participate in Design Verification test activities, including the generation of test plans, procedures, traceability matrices, and final reports.
- Evaluate Bills of Materials to identify environmental compliance or lifecycle concerns.
- Use lab equipment and debug techniques to verify that electro-mechanical products meet design specifications.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the company quality system.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Software Engineering.
- Sophomore or Junior level academic standing.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of medical device and safety standards, such as IEC 60601-1 or IEC 61010-1.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23 - $27 per hour.
About Plexus Corp.
Plexus Corp. provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain services for complex products. The company operates in sectors including healthcare, aerospace, and industrial electronics. Founded in 1979, it maintains a workforce of over 20,000 employees. Its headquarters are located in Neenah, Wisconsin.
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