Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer Intern – Spring 2027

Fusion Energy Base; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

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Salary range

Job summary

Thea Energy in Kearny, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 to support test engineering and manufacturing teams on HTS magnet assembly and tooling. You will help create SOPs, update BOMs, and assist in design, prototyping, and testing of fixtures and equipment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees with hands-on project experience, familiar with LabVIEW, Python, CAD tools, and NI hardware, and able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and spatial mechanics; GD&T exposure is a plus.
• Hands-on project experience (e.g., Formula SAE, rocketry, robotics) involving mechanical or electrical hardware design, build, and test.
• Familiarity with test controls software and hardware (LabVIEW, Python, NI) and probes (thermocouples, voltage taps).

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating and updating manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and BOMs for HTS magnet assembly.
• Support design, prototyping, and commissioning of custom tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Collaborate with test engineers and manufacturing engineers to apply lessons learned from testing to future designs.
• Manage virtual and physical inventory and organize assembly areas.
• Assist hardware procurement, evaluating vendor specs and quality.
• Track production metrics, test results, and milestones.

Skills

GD&T

LabVIEW

Python

CAD

SolidWorks

NX

Multidisciplinary problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

National Instruments

Thermocouples & voltage taps

CAD: SolidWorks/NX

Job description

Thea Energy in Kearny, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 to support test engineering and manufacturing teams on HTS magnet assembly and tooling. You will help create SOPs, update BOMs, and assist in design, prototyping, and testing of fixtures and equipment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees with hands-on project experience, familiar with LabVIEW, Python, CAD tools, and NI hardware, and able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.