Job details - Auto req ID - 18586BR - Title - Industrial Design Intern - Job Family - Engineering - Location - Boulder, CO - Job Description - About the Boulder Design Center The Boulder Design Center With a local population that boasts more Ph.D.s per capita than any other US city, the Boulder Design Centers 50 engineers and designers serve customers in the Western and South-Western United States. Our engineers form a close-knit, elite team with 16 years of history providing leading companies high quality, innovative designs. Situated at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a family friendly city with a small town feel, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. Featuring a lively arts and culture scene, prestigious universities, Boulder is only miles from world class skiing, trails, and gorgeous mountain scenery. About Plexus Industrial Design The Plexus Industrial Design group believes in human-centered design. Understanding what motivates people and drives their behavior, is what empowers design to create better interactions. As part of a fully integrated cross-functional team, we solve complex problems, advocate for the end user, and own the design vision from insight to reality. We work in four major market sectors: Healthcare and Life Sciences, Industrial and Commercial, Defense, Security and Aerospace, and Networking and Communications. Our role within Plexus is to deliver the best user experience and the right approach to problem-solving for every project that comes through our doors. We are a highly collaborative, passionate and talented group. About the Role Contribute to industrial design efforts in various stages of product development for customers in each of our market sectors. You will work on cross-discipline teams comprised of mechanical, electrical, software, product, and quality engineers. Job Responsibilities - Help develop user-centric design solutions that solve complex problems - Participate in brainstorms, internal project reviews, client meetings - Support cross-discipline product development teams - Support all aspects of user research and testing Skills & Abilities - Strong sketching and form development skills - Adobe Creative Suite tools Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign - 3D rendering (Keyshot preferred) - Experience with SolidWorks is desired - Model-making skills (foam core, foam, rapid prototyping, etc.) - Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate and present ideas internally/externally Education & Experience - Currently enrolled at an accredited institution majoring in Industrial Design; Sophomore or Junior level standing - GPA of 3.0 or higher - Previous internships a plus Qualifications All 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! Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. Some of our customers contracts are governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which require us to consider only applicants who are US citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), or who have been granted political asylum. Consequently, some of our positions are subject to this ITAR requirement. Thank you for your understanding. - Working At Plexus - Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 15,000, providing global Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is an industry leader that specializes in serving customers with complex products used in demanding regulatory environments. With a culture built around innovation and customer service, Plexus teams create customized end-to-end solutions to assure the realization of the most intricate products. For more information about Plexus, visit our website, plexus.com.