Internship - Manufacturing​/Production Engineering

Torrington, CT, US, 06790

Fuel Cell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, Fuel Cell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time.

In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $23 - $23.

Summary:
In this role, the Production Engineering Intern supports the development, improvement, and documentation of manufacturing processes used in the production of Fuel Cell Energy components. Working under the guidance of Production Engineers and Engineering Technicians, the intern assists with process trials, data collection, equipment support activities, and workflow documentation. This internship provides handson exposure to fuel cell manufacturing while contributing to safety, quality, and productivity improvements across the Value Stream Team.

Essential Functions / Duties and Responsibilities:

Internship Intent/Exposure:

This internship aims to expose students to Manufacturing and Production Engineering while cultivating their practical engineering skills through handson support of the Production Engineering team. Depending on the projects the students are involved in and their interests, they may be exposed to the following:

• Automated equipment troubleshooting including 6-axis robots, lasers, furnaces, dispensing equipment, presses, vibratory equipment, etc.
• Statistical Analysis (Minitab)
• Blueprint Reading
• CAD (Solidworks)
• CAM (Solidworks CAM)
• 3D Printing (Prusa)

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Actively enrolled in a bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have completed all sophomorelevel coursework prior to the start of employment; completion of junior level coursework is preferred.

Experience:

No professional experience required. Prior internship, laboratory work, or handson technical coursework is preferred.

Desired Skills and Characteristics:

• Interest in manufacturing, process engineering, and handson technical work.
• Ability to organize tasks, follow instructions, and document work clearly.
• Strong analytical mindset and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings or basic measurement tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a cross functional team.

Internship Period: From June 8th to August 14th, 2026

All Employees Shall:

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may…