Intern - Industrial Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027

Commonwealth Fusion; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to join our team in Devens and Somerville, MA. Interns are placed into meaningful, challenging roles with opportunities for hands-on process improvement work within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We want students pursuing an engineering degree (IE/EM/Mfg/Ops) with lean/CI exposure, data analysis能力, and skills like AutoCAD and Google Suite. On-site, 40–50 hours/week, hourly rates vary by year in school.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations Management.
• Prior internship in Industrial Engineering field and lean/continuous improvement experience.
• Data analysis, process mapping, and AutoCAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives across production areas.
• Conduct time studies, data collection, and process analysis to identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Assist with production floor layouts, material flow, and workspace optimization.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Engineering Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Operations Management

Lean Manufacturing

Data Analysis

Google Suite

Time Studies

Process Mapping

AutoCAD

Education

Engineering degree (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

AutoCAD

Google Suite

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we're designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We're in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we've raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we're looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Industrial Engineering Intern

We are looking for a talented Industrial Engineering Intern to join our team! CFS interns are highly valued within the organization and placed into meaningful and challenging roles.

Program Details:

• 13-26 week internship
• 40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school
• Opportunity on site in Devens and Somerville, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing
• Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need.
• Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD
• Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

What you'll do:

• Support process improvement initiatives across production areas
• Conduct time studies, data collection, and process analysis to identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste
• Assist with production floor layouts, material flow, and workspace optimization

What we’re looking for:

• Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the fields of Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations Management
• Prior internship in Industrial Engineering field
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Data analysis
• Google Suite experience preferred
• Time studies experience
• Process mapping
• AutoCAD
• Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstration of exceptional results through a range of different pursuits
• High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

Must-have Requirements:

• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

$25 - $38 an hour

Rates are aligned to your current year in school, ensuring equitable and consistent pay across our intern program.

For BS interns, the hourly rate is $25-$32

For MS/PhD interns, the rate is $35-$38

Benefits included for full-time interns:

• 40 hours of sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching (must be 21 years of age to enroll)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we're eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, "Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.