Internship - Experimental Thermofluid Systems
Company: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
MERL seeks a highly motivated intern for a summer internship
focused on developing laboratory experiments for thermofluid
systems based on vapor-compression cycles. The ideal candidate will
have extensive hands-on experience building pumped fluid systems,
working with high-pressure equipment, and specifying and
integrating sensors such as thermocouples and pressure transducers
with data acquisition systems. The intern will collaborate closely
with MERL researchers to design, assemble, and validate
experimental platforms, and this work is expected to lead to a
submission to a top-tier conference. Start date and duration are
flexible. Required Specific Experience Current enrollment in a PhD
program in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or related
programs (exceptional M.S. candidates considered) Extensive
hands-on experience in designing and connecting sensors to data
acquisition systems, designing instrumentation interfaces, and
implementing reliable data-collection workflows is required.
Proficiency in Linux and C/C++ for data logging and visualization
tools is essential; Python experience is a plus. The pay range for
this internship position will be 6-8K per month. Mitsubishi
Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,
MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training. MERL expressly prohibits any
form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of MERL?s employees to
perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and
including discharge. Working at MERL requires full authorization to
work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other
information that is subject to governmental access control
restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on
continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the
availability of government authorization for the release of these
items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export
license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of
employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment,
and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or
access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems
appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable
employment law and government access control restrictions. In
addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered
travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local
commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social
gatherings and professional development opportunities, including
research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who
meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health
insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified
candidates as needed. Employment is considered ?at-will,? and the
Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other
compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to
individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and
market conditions.
Keywords: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Boston , Internship - Experimental Thermofluid Systems, Engineering , Cambridge, Massachusetts
