Engineering Internship - Optics & LED Lighting Technology

Engineering Internship - Optics & LED Lighting Technology
Woburn MA

Paid Engineering Internship
Starts: Rolling Basis - Minimum 6 weeks Fusion Optix is an LED lighting technology and manufacturing company based in Woburn, MA. Our diverse multicultural team includes graduates from local colleges such as Boston University, Northeastern, UMass Amherst, UMass Lowell, Wentworth, Tufts, and MIT, to name a few. We typically open our doors for exceptional students who are interested in a career in lighting and product design. We offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as well as insights into what we do. These placements are the chance to become an integral part of our team for a short-term period, where you will apply and learn hands-on skills in a real-world situation. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in mechanical or electrical engineering or industrial engineering and the potential for joining our team post-graduation. If you are a student currently enrolled at a local college, then please apply with a cover letter providing us with more information about your interest in lighting and product design.

Description of Role:

• Based at our headquarters in Woburn, MA.
• Member of the engineering team working on new optics and LED lighting products.
• Junior-level engineering tasks are typical of supporting senior engineers.
• Engineering design in SolidWorks, production of production drawings and specifications for work orders.
• Production of jigs and aids for the assembly team.
• Support production, quality, and product design teams in the transfer of products to production.
• Product testing, reporting, and presentation of data.
• Maintain project records and test documentation on a daily basis.
• Participate in project meetings, company-wide meetings, social events, and training programs.

Qualifications:

• Current student in physics, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering courses.
• Interested in gaining first-hand work experience in optics, lighting products, and manufacturing.
• Competent skills in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office software.
• Ideally, Solidworks is Certified to the Professional Level, e.g. CSWP.
• Deadline-oriented and detail-oriented with good time management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Previous relevant professional lighting or product design experience and coursework are a definite plus.

About Fusion Optix

Fusion Optix is a world leader in LED lighting. Founded in 2003, we are based in Woburn, MA. We design, develop, and manufacture components and modules that are used in LED lighting fixtures. We are a hard-working, collegiate, and international team that is revolutionizing the way people light their lives. Wherever we can, Fusion Optix promotes from within. Our philosophy is to reward commitment and loyalty as well as quality work, excellent customer service, high-performing results, and team contributions. Our compensation and benefits are designed to attract, reward, and retain the best talent. In addition to competitive base salaries, we offer quarterly bonuses and profit-related pay. Our benefits package is also designed to be as supportive as possible. Our Fidelity 401K plan includes a generous 6% company matching. Our Gradifi benefit helps employees pay off existing student loans or save up for their child's college education. The company also provides comprehensive healthcare and dental, life, and disability coverage, with 100% of premiums paid for individuals. Fusion Optix was recently voted by Red Herring as one of the Top 100 most innovative companies in the Americas and listed by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing manufacturing companies in the US. We have sold products to over 40 countries worldwide, and our customers include some of the world's most distinguished brands. We are recognized as industry leaders in optics, and our patented innovations can be found in products used every day in business or the home. As well as the demanding scientific, medical, military, and aerospace applications. Our company headquarters is in Woburn MA where we house our main air-conditioned clean-room production operations. Visit our website ( or follow us on Twitter (@fusionoptix).

We believe that Bright Minds Make Light Work™. Since 2003, our team of innovators, engineers, and creators has been revolutionizing the way the world experiences light. From our headquarters in Woburn, MA, we design, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge LED components and modules that power lighting solutions in homes, businesses, and critical industries like science, medicine, aerospace, and the military. Our mantra, Bright Minds™, reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and excellence. We are more than a workplace—we're a team of diverse, driven individuals united by a passion for innovation and an unrelenting focus on delivering exceptional results. We value growth and celebrate our people. By promoting from within and rewarding outstanding work, team contributions, and commitment, ensures that talent and dedication never go unnoticed. Our compensation and benefits are crafted to attract and retain the best. In addition to competitive base salaries, we offer quarterly bonuses, profit-sharing opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including: a group wide Fidelity 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match. The Gradifi program, helping employees pay off student loans or save for their children’s education. Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and disability coverage—with 100% of premiums covered for individuals. We are proud to be recognized as a leader in innovation and growth. We’ve been named one of Red Herring's Top 100 Most Innovative Companies in the Americas and featured in Inc. Magazine's list of fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the U.S.. Our patented technologies are trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands and can be found in over 40 countries worldwide. If you’re ready to bring your Bright Mind™ to a team that’s transforming the lighting industry, we want to hear from you!