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

Philips•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Philips is offering a paid Design Assurance Engineer internship at its Colorado Springs site for Summer 2027. The role provides hands-on experience at a health technology company and is intended for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. The intern will support laboratory studies, design verification, risk assessments, research, data analysis, reporting, and departmental documentation while learning medical-device industry standards and technical skills. The position is an office role. Office-based teams work in person at least three days per week; onsite roles require full-time presence at company facilities.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
Eager to learn medical-device industry standards and how they apply to 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.
Must be able to perform the position’s minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental requirements with or without accommodation.
U.S. work authorization is required; candidates who need 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 for legacy products into current Philips standards.
Perform detailed risk assessments of Philips products and drive required design mitigations to prevent adverse events.
Research relevant topics by investigating current trends, industry best practices, and the competitive landscape, and provide insights to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
Analyze data related to departmental projects, identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, and provide actionable recommendations.
Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas and strategic input, and capture minutes documenting discussions, decisions, and action items.
Assist with preparing and presenting reports or findings to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Organize and maintain departmental records, reports, and other documents so they are accessible and retrievable and support 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.