Intern– Design Assurance Engineer Springs, CO – Summer

Intern– Design Assurance Engineer – Colorado Springs, CO – Summer 2027

Intern– Design Assurance Engineer – Colorado Springs, CO – Summer 2027 Are you interested in an Internship opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in paid intern opportunities at our site in Colorado Springs. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands‑on experience working for a Health Tech company.

Manage and execute laboratory studies to validate test methods and conduct design verification. Translate technical data of legacy products into current Philips standards. Perform detailed risk assessment of Philips products and drive required design mitigations to prevent adverse events. Conduct research on relevant topics and areas as requested by the manager/supervisor by investigating current trends, industry best practices and competitive landscape to provide comprehensive insights and support the strategic direction of ongoing projects and initiatives.

Analyze data related to departmental projects as requested by the manager/supervisor, identifying significant trends, patterns, and anomalies, and delivering actionable recommendations that drive data-informed decision‑making. Participate in team meetings, contributing innovative ideas and strategic input, while also capturing detailed minutes that accurately reflect discussions, decisions, and action items, ensuring effective communication and follow‑up within the team. Assist in preparation and presentation of reports or findings for internal and external stakeholders as required by manager/supervisor, ensuring that all findings are presented with utmost accuracy and clarity.

Organize and maintain departmental documentation and files by systematically categorizing and filing records, reports, and other essential documents to ensure they are easily accessible and retrievable, thereby enhancing the department's operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintain up to date knowledge of industry trends, developments, and best practices and learn technical skills related to industry, exhibiting a commercial and growth mindset.

Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including FDA and ISO regulations.

• You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or other).
• You should be eager to learn medical device industry standards and their application in new product development.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment is crucial.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions are necessary.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with being detail‑oriented and organized, are also important for this role.

You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office‑based teams, this means working in‑person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full‑time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an office role.

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