Mechanical Engineering Intern — Build Real Fusion Hardware

Pacific Fusion; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on work

Real hardware experience

Lunch provided

Job summary

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to own a project from planning through testing. You will work onsite with senior engineers on hands‑on fusion‑systems hardware in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates in a 4‑year mechanical program with fundamentals, experience in CAD tools, and strong communication skills. Duration is 12 weeks, starting mid‑May 2027, onsite in San Leandro, CA.

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or senior in a 4-year Mechanical Engineering program.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of stress analysis, 2D drawings, and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience using 2D and 3D CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Own a project through planning, design, assembly, and testing phases.
• Work on a variety of meaningful projects across the target area engineering team.

Skills

Stress analysis

2D drawings

Design for manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Junior or Senior in 4-year Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to own a project from planning through testing. You will work onsite with senior engineers on hands‑on fusion‑systems hardware in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates in a 4‑year mechanical program with fundamentals, experience in CAD tools, and strong communication skills. Duration is 12 weeks, starting mid‑May 2027, onsite in San Leandro, CA.