Summer 2027 Internship-Manufacturing Engineering

The role

You will work alongside manufacturing engineering and production teams to help build the first power generation component samples for a fusion system. Tasks include aiding in MES implementation, creating work instructions, and assisting in tooling design and fabrication.

What you will do

• Aid in implementation of Manufacturing Execution Software (MES)
• Create, edit, and release work instructions to build the product
• Capture redlines suggested by technicians
• Conduct recurring meetings to determine what to add to work instructions
• Aid manufacturing engineers in tooling design and fabrication
• Data collection, consolidation, and reduction to show trends

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, or a related field
• Willingness to build with the technicians and engineers to thoroughly understand the build process
• Attentive listening to collect every detail possible during the creation of the work instructions
• Ability to think on your feet and provide quick solutions as problems arise
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Nice to have

• 6+ months of a previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience outside of normal classes
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Basic experience with CAD Software, MATLAB, Python, or Excel
• Basic experience with machining equipment, hand tools, power tools, and air tools
• Exposure to MES and MRP systems, specifically knowledge of how they are used to increase efficiency of production

Benefits

• Real resume building engineering experience
• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle
• A collaborative and learning-focused work environment
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Industry-Competitive Salary
• Equity Plan
• 6% Employer 401k Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Before you apply

• Access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws may require status as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees and refugees with such s

About the company

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. The company is designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system.