Fusion Energy Manufacturing Intern

Thea Energy Pvt. Ltd.; Kearny, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $21 - $25/hour

Job summary

Thea Energy Pvt. Ltd. in New Jersey is seeking an entry‑level Mechanical/Aerospace engineer to join our fusion hardware team, supporting test documentation, prototyping, and manufacturing tooling for HTS magnet testing.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in mechanical, aerospace, or materials science, with hands-on project work, CAD and LabVIEW exposure; strong teamwork and safety mindset required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong foundational understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T is a major plus.
• Hands-on project experience (e.g., Formula SAE, rocketry club, robotics club) involving mechanical or electrical hardware design, build, and test.
• Familiarity with LabView, Python, National Instruments, thermocouples and voltage taps, and similar equipment and software
• Direct experience with fabrication or assembly processes such as machining (hand tools, manual mill, CNC), fastened and bonded assemblies, soldering, etc.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX).
• Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional work ethic, with clear communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating and updating test documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and quality criteria for HTS magnet testing.
• Support design, prototyping, and commissioning of custom test fixtures and equipment.
• Work alongside test engineers, magnet designers, and manufacturing engineers to incorporate 'lessons learned' from testing into future designs.
• Manage virtual and physical inventory, organize assembly areas, and update manufacturing BOMs.
• Assist hardware procurement, evaluating vendor specs, and ensuring incoming parts meet quality standards.
• Track test metrics and results, and progress against critical program milestones.
• It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets; please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

GD&T exposure

Hands-on projects

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials Science or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments

SolidWorks

NX

Machining tools

Soldering

Job description

Thea Energy Pvt. Ltd. in New Jersey is seeking an entry‑level Mechanical/Aerospace engineer to join our fusion hardware team, supporting test documentation, prototyping, and manufacturing tooling for HTS magnet testing.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in mechanical, aerospace, or materials science, with hands-on project work, CAD and LabVIEW exposure; strong teamwork and safety mindset required.