Intern - Assembly Technical Project Manager - Spring 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring an Assembly Technical Project Manager Intern for its 26-week internship program. Interns work 40–50 hours per week and receive a set hourly salary based on their year in school. This role is onsite in Devens, Massachusetts, five days per week. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Project assignments and technical requirements vary according to team needs. The opportunity is for currently enrolled college students, from bachelor's-level students through PhD students, who are authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The intern supports Senior and Principal Technical Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and tracking engineering and assembly projects. The role includes maintaining project schedules and data, preparing reports and meeting materials, tracking progress and risks, coordinating cross-functional work, and supporting process improvements. Occasional travel or work at night, on weekends, or on call may be required. The work may involve extended periods of typing, standing, or sitting and a commitment to safety around industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics. The stated pay range is $25–$38 per hour. BS interns are paid $25–$32 per hour; MS and PhD interns are paid $35–$38 per hour. The posting lists benefits for full-time interns, including 40 hours of sick time, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching (enrollment requires age 21 or older), professional growth opportunities, and team-building activities. Employment offers are contingent on compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in college; opportunities are available to students at levels from bachelor's degree through PhD.
Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Be willing and able to work onsite in Devens, Massachusetts, five days per week.
Be willing to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on call occasionally.
Be able to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
Demonstrate dedication to safety in an industrial environment that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
Have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Be proactive and accountable, take ownership of tasks, follow through on commitments, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Have effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Have an interest or experience in project management, engineering, manufacturing, or process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, project scheduling tools, or data visualization platforms.
Pursuing an engineering degree in project management, operations, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Support Senior and Principal Technical Project Managers in planning, scheduling, and tracking engineering and assembly projects.
Maintain project schedules, milestones, action items, and project data across Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and other tools.
Prepare status reports, dashboards, and meeting materials; track progress, identify risks, and escalate issues.
Coordinate cross-functional activities and follow up on action items.
Support process improvements to enhance project execution and visibility.