Intern - Controls Engineer - Summer 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems • Milpitas, CA

2d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring a Controls Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program. Interns take on meaningful, challenging work supporting the company’s development of commercially viable fusion power plants. Project assignments and required technical skills will vary according to the team’s needs. The internship lasts 13–18 weeks and involves 40–50 hours per week, with an hourly rate based on the intern’s year in school. On-site opportunities are available in Milpitas, California; interns working on site are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Applicants must be currently enrolled in college and authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The role requires compliance with U.S. export control laws.

Requirements

• Pursuing an engineering degree with a focus in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience or interest in automating equipment, such as industrial or home automation.
• Completed circuits and power courses.
• Must be willing to travel or occasionally work nights, weekends, or on-call.
• Must be able to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
• Must be dedicated to safety and mitigating industrial hazards, which may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must comply with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide schematic and drafting support.
• Program and configure PLCs.
• Select and design safety components.
• Specify, write, and test control software for advanced equipment.

Benefits

• 40 hours of sick time.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching; enrollment requires being at least 21 years of age.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed