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

Philips•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Philips is offering a paid internship at its Colorado Springs site for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. The intern will gain hands-on experience at a health technology company, supporting design assurance activities for medical devices. The role includes managing laboratory studies to validate test methods and conduct design verification, translating legacy-product technical data into current Philips standards, and assessing product risks and driving design mitigations. The intern will also conduct research and analyze project data, participate in team meetings, prepare reports and presentations, maintain departmental documentation, keep current with industry developments, and support compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including FDA and ISO regulations. This is an office role. Office-based teams work in person at least three days per week; on-site roles require full-time presence at company facilities. Applicants must reside in or within commuting distance of Colorado Springs. US work authorization is required, and sponsorship is not available. Relocation benefits are not provided.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field, such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
Eagerness to learn medical device industry standards and their application in new product development.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Ability to meet the physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation.
US work authorization; candidates requiring work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
Must reside in or within commuting distance of Colorado Springs.

Responsibilities

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 assessments of Philips products and drive design mitigations to prevent adverse events.
Research relevant topics, industry trends, best practices, and the competitive landscape to support projects and initiatives.
Analyze departmental project data, identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, and provide actionable recommendations.
Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas and strategic input, and capture meeting minutes, decisions, and action items.
Assist with preparing and presenting reports and findings to internal and external stakeholders.
Organize and maintain departmental documentation and files to support accessibility, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and best practices, and learn technical skills related to the industry.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including FDA and ISO regulations.