

New · posted Oct 19
Philips · Medical Devices
Intern – Design Assurance Engineer
- Colorado Springs, CO
- On-site
- Internship
- Associate & Specialist
Closes Oct 22, 2026 · 2 days left
The role
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 HealthTech company.
How we work together
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.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Colorado Springs.
What you need
You're the right fit if
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.
What you'll do
Your role
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.
Conducts 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.
Analyzes 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.
Participates 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.
Assists 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.
Organizes and maintains 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. Maintains up to date knowledge of industry trends, developments, and best practices and learns technical skills related to industry, exhibiting a commercial and growth mindset.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including FDA and ISO regulations.
Pay
$52,000 – $58,240 a year
Employer provided$25.00 – $28.00 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesPhilips Transparency Details
The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 to $28.00, plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Where you'll work
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Job Title
Intern– Design Assurance Engineer – Colorado Springs, CO – Summer 2027

From the posting
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
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Additional Information
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 20, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 32% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Colorado6 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US172 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $52,000 | — | $58,240 |
| Colorado (middle half) | $59,125 | $73,250 | $79,875 |
| All US (middle half) | $59,000 | $80,500 | $93,625 |
This role: Philips's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 20, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 895 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Philips's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 15 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership4
- GMP and compliance2
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Quality systems and risk2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
Company hiring pulse
Philips on Regulatory Jobs
- 28
- Open roles
- 24
- Distinct roles
- 11
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality27 96%
- Compliance & Safety1 4%
By level
- Senior & Principal11 39%
- Associate & Specialist8 29%
- Manager6 21%
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Intern – Design Assurance Engineer at Philips
Applications close October 22. $52K–$58K a year, employer provided.

