Thea Energy
Test Engineering Intern - Spring 2027
Kearny, NJ · On-site · Internship · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
About the job
Supports testing of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets through test documentation, fixture development, hardware procurement, inventory management, and tracking test results and milestones.
What you'll do
- Create and update SOPs, work instructions, and quality criteria for HTS magnet testing; track test metrics and program milestones.
- Support design, prototyping, and commissioning of test fixtures and equipment, and incorporate testing lessons into future designs.
- Manage inventory and assembly areas, update manufacturing BOMs, and assist with procurement and incoming-part quality checks.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on project experience designing, building, and testing mechanical or electrical hardware.
- Foundational understanding of engineering drawings and spatial mechanics.
- Ability to meet physical and work-environment requirements, including occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. and working around industrial hazards.
Nice to have
- Exposure to GD&T.
- Familiarity with LabView, Python, National Instruments, thermocouples, voltage taps, CAD software such as SolidWorks or NX, and fabrication or assembly processes.
Pay
$21 - $25/hour (base salary)
Tools
LabView, Python, National Instruments, thermocouples, voltage taps, SolidWorks, NX
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