Search jobs Explore companies My job alerts Summer 2027 Internship-Manufacturing Engineering Pacific Fusion Intern Fremont, CA, USA

• New Mexico, USA
• San Leandro, CA, USA
• los lunas, nm, usa
• Jal, NM, USA

USD 30-48

/ hour + Equity Posted on Sep 10, 2026 Apply now 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 . Why This Role Matters As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern on the Delivery team yo u 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNTITY

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.

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. Apply now See more open positions at Pacific Fusion