Manufacturing Engineer Intern: Hands-On Tooling & Testing

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kearny, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $21 - $25/hour

Job summary

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking a student intern to assist in generating and updating manufacturing documentation for HTS magnet testing, and to help with fixture design and assembly.

You will work with test engineers and manufacturing teams, manage inventory and BOMs, and participate in hardware procurement and production tracking. This is a hands-on role ideal for ambitious students in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• Strong foundational understanding of engineering drawings and spatial mechanics; GD&T is a plus.
• Hands-on project experience involving mechanical or electrical hardware design, build, and test.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, National Instruments, thermocouples and voltage taps.
• Direct experience with fabrication or assembly processes such as machining, fastened and bonded assemblies, soldering, etc.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, NX).
• Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems and to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating and updating manufacturing documentation for HTS magnet assembly.
• Support design, prototyping, and commissioning of custom manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Work alongside magnet designers and manufacturing engineers to incorporate lessons learned from the shop floor 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 production metrics, test results, and progress against critical program milestones.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

National Instruments

Thermocouples

Voltage taps

SolidWorks

NX

GD&T

Machining

Soldering

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments

SolidWorks

NX

CNC Machining

Soldering Equipment

Job description

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking a student intern to assist in generating and updating manufacturing documentation for HTS magnet testing, and to help with fixture design and assembly.

You will work with test engineers and manufacturing teams, manage inventory and BOMs, and participate in hardware procurement and production tracking. This is a hands-on role ideal for ambitious students in mechanical or aerospace engineering.