Intern - Manufacturing Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027
- Location
- Devens, MA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Internship
- Salary
- $25 – $38 / hour-wage
About the job
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, standard operating 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
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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.
From Commonwealth Fusion Systems's careers page (Lever), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 9 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job