Intern - Industrial Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027

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 Industrial Engineering Intern

We are looking for a talented Industrial 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 • Opportunity on site in Devens and Somerville, 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: • Support process improvement initiatives across production areas

• Conduct time studies, data collection, and process analysis to identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste • Assist with production floor layouts, material flow, and workspace optimization

What we’re looking for: • Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the fields of Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations Management

• Prior internship in Industrial Engineering field • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience • Data analysis • Google Suite experience preferred • Time studies experience • Process mapping • AutoCAD • Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build relationships with stakeholders • Demonstration of exceptional results through a range of different pursuits • High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills