Manufacturing Engineering Intern – Fall 2026 (Paid, Hands-on)

Hitachi Ventures GmbH; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $25/hour

Job summary

Thea Energy is seeking an intern in New Jersey to support manufacturing documentation, tooling design, and prototyping for magnet assembly. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with fabrication, CAD design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a technical degree and have project experience in mechanical or electrical hardware, with strong drawing skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong foundational understanding of engineering drawings and spatial mechanics (exposure to GD&T is a major plus).
• Hands-on project experience (e.g., Formula SAE, rocketry club, robotics club, etc.) involving mechanical or electrical hardware design, build, and test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating and updating manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and quality criteria 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

Engineering drawings

Spatial mechanics

GD&T familiarity

Hands-on hardware design

Machining and soldering

CAD software

Multidisciplinary problem solving

Initiative and teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Thea Energy is seeking an intern in New Jersey to support manufacturing documentation, tooling design, and prototyping for magnet assembly. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with fabrication, CAD design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a technical degree and have project experience in mechanical or electrical hardware, with strong drawing skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.