Summer 2027 Internship-Manufacturing Engineering
- Pay
- $30 – $48 per hour
- Location
- San Leandro, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Internship
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- work instruction authoring
- manufacturing execution systems
- tooling design
- data analysis
Also useful
- CAD software
- MATLAB
- Python
- MRP systems
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
Why This Role Matters
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern on the Delivery team you will work alongside our manufacturing engineering and production teams to help build the first power generation component samples for our fusion system.
What You'll Do
- Aid in implementation of Manufacturing Execution Software (MES)
- Work alongside the build technicians and manufacturing engineers to create, edit, and release work instructions to build the product
- Be responsible for capturing redlines suggested by the technicians and conducting recurring meetings to determine what to add to the work instructions
- Aid manufacturing engineers in tooling design and fabrication
- Data collection, consolidation, and reduction to show trends with recommended actions to take based on the trends
What You Bring
- 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
Additional Requirements
- Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2026
Bonus Points For
- 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
What We Offer
- 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
- An unforgettable summer!
Pay Range
$30—$48 USD
Total Compensation and Benefits for Eligible Employees
- 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
- Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location.
- This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits.
- We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
U.s. Export Control Compliance
This position may require access to information or technology that is subject to U.S. export control laws, such as ITAR or EAR. Under these regulations, we are required to ensure that such access is provided only to individuals who are classified as 'U.S. Persons.'This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
Recruiting Agencies
- Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place.
- In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees.
- Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.
About Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.
We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.
Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
From Pacific Fusion's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Summer 2027 Internship-Manufacturing Engineering posting at Pacific Fusion states compensation of $30 – $48 per hour. It is listed as a internship position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Pacific Fusion's official career site.
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This Summer 2027 Internship-Manufacturing Engineering position at Pacific Fusion is located in San Leandro, CA (On-site). Always check Pacific Fusion's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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