Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Intern - Controls Engineer - Summer 2027
Milpitas, CA · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Education
- Currently enrolled college students at any level from bachelor’s degree to PhD; pursuing an engineering degree focused on Electrical Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
About the job
Supports controls engineering for advanced equipment through drafting, PLC configuration, safety design, and control software development and testing.
What you'll do
- Provide schematic and drafting support; program and configure PLCs.
- Select and design safety components.
- Specify, write, and test control software for advanced equipment.
What they ask for
- Pursuing an engineering degree focused on Electrical Engineering.
- Automation experience with equipment, including industrial or home automation.
- Completed circuits and power courses.
- Able to work occasional required nights, weekends, or on-call; comply with physical and safety requirements stated in the posting.
Nice to have
- AutoCAD experience.
Pay
USD 25–38 per-hour-wage; hourly wage
Tools
PLC, AutoCAD
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