Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Intern — CAD & Prototyping

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Sick time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to design, prototyping, and validation of critical mechanical hardware. You’ll perform CAD modeling, drafting, and hands-on testing in our shop and lab, while organizing files and supporting fabrication tasks.

The internship runs 13–18 weeks, 40–50 hours per week, onsite, with transportation and housing responsibility on-site. Open to students from BS to PhD programs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in Mechanical, Aerospace or Mechatronics.
• 3D CAD modeling and engineering calculations required.
• FEA is a plus.
• Hands-on assembly and basic machining experience.
• 3D printing and prototyping experience helpful.
• Active student team involvement (Formula SAE, robotics, machine shop).
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and engineering analysis using CAD, drafting, and calculations.
• Hands-on fabrication, prototyping, hardware assembly, and testing.
• CAD file organization and data-management.
• Shop housekeeping and safety in the lab.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Engineering calculations

FEA

Hands-on assembly

Basic machining

3D printing

Student team experience

Education

Pursuing engineering degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to design, prototyping, and validation of critical mechanical hardware. You’ll perform CAD modeling, drafting, and hands-on testing in our shop and lab, while organizing files and supporting fabrication tasks.

The internship runs 13–18 weeks, 40–50 hours per week, onsite, with transportation and housing responsibility on-site. Open to students from BS to PhD programs.