Intern - Manufacturing Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Sick time

Professional growth

Team-building

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our Devens, MA team. You will help develop and qualify manufacturing processes, design tooling, and create work instructions to support rapid prototyping and scale-up.

This on-site internship offers 13-26 weeks, 40-50 hours per week, and salary by year in school. Interns must be authorized to work in the United States and have CAD experience and hands-on machining familiarity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial engineering.
• CAD design experience from coursework or internships.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment or lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and qualify manufacturing processes.
• Design and update tooling, fixtures and jigs using CAD software.
• Create and update process documentation such as work instructions and SOPs.
• Continuous improvement and standardization of processes and documentation.
• Resolve production blockers to meet output targets.

Skills

CAD design

Machining experience

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Aerospace / Manufacturing / Industrial)

Tools

CAD software

Machine shop tools

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 Manufacturing Engineering Intern

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing 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


• Opportunities on site in Devens, 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:

• Develop, implement and qualify manufacturing processes


• Design and update tooling, fixtures and jigs using CAD software


• Create and update process documentation such as work instructions, flow sequences, standardoperating procedures


• Continuous improvement/ standardization- maintain and improve SOPs, documentation, safety/quality/delivery project execution


• Resolve production blockers to ensure the team meets output targets

What we’re looking for:

• Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering


• CAD design experience


• Familiarity with hand tools (machine shop experience is a plus)


• Experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Hands-on experience through academic research, project teams, machine shops, hackathons, or industry internships


• 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