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Summer 2027 Internship-Manufacturing Engineering

Pacific Fusion
Location
San Leandro, CA - Fremont, CA - Los Lunas, NM
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Internships
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Willingness to build with technicians and engineers
  • Attentive listening to collect details during work instruction creation
  • Ability to think on your feet and provide quick solutions
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2026
Nice to have
  • 6+ months of previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience
  • 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
What the job really is

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Pacific Fusion, you will support the manufacturing engineering and production teams in building initial power generation components for a fusion system. Your responsibilities will include implementing Manufacturing Execution Software, creating and editing work instructions, capturing technician feedback, assisting in tooling design, and analyzing data trends to recommend actions.

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
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools you will be using beyond basic software and tools
  • Internship duration and start date may limit availability for some candidates
  • Pay range is broad and dependent on experience, skills, and location
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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