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Job Title

Supplier Engineering Intern

Job Description

Philips Internship Program Costa Rica – Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)

We are now accepting applications for the Philips Internship Program Costa Rica!

At Philips, our purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. If you are looking for an opportunity to strengthen your engineering knowledge, gain exposure to supplier quality processes, and learn within a global healthcare technology company, this internship may be a great fit for you.

🏭 Department: Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)

The Supplier Quality Engineering department focuses on supporting supplier quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. The team collaborates with internal stakeholders and supplier partners to promote quality standards, support process improvements, and contribute to product excellence.

🔧 Learning Opportunities

During the internship, the selected student will have the opportunity to learn about and support activities such as:

• Assisting with the follow-up of discrepancies identified during Receiving Inspection and QRI processes.

• Collaborating with team members in communications related to supplier quality topics.

• Supporting documentation and follow-up activities associated with supplier quality processes.

• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives within the Supplier Quality Engineering department.

• Gaining exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Quality and QRI teams.

• Supporting departmental initiatives related to process improvement and supplier performance monitoring.

📌 General Requirements

• Active university student enrolled in an Engineering-related degree.

• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

• Advanced-level student (final years of the degree program preferred).

• Basic knowledge of statistics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Availability to complete a 6-month to 1-year internship.

• Availability to work full-time and on-site.

Plus

• Currently working on, or planning to complete, a graduation project/thesis as part of the academic program.

🎓 Related Majors

• Industrial Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electromechanical Engineering

• Electronics Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Quality Engineering

• Other related Engineering fields

📋 Internship Details

• Work modality: On-site

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to accommodate academic responsibilities.

• Location: Coyol Free Zone, Building B37.

• Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and academic requirements.

Requirements

• Valid student insurance policy.

• Must remain an active university student throughout the internship period.

✨ What We Offer

• A structured learning experience within a global health technology company.

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

• Exposure to supplier quality and continuous improvement processes in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• An inclusive, diverse, and collaborative workplace culture.

At Philips, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow while being part of a company committed to improving lives through meaningful innovation.

📩 Apply now and start your professional journey with Philips.