2d ago
Thermal & Mechanical Engineering Intern
Santa Clara, CA
$62.4k-$124.8k / year
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๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll contribute to the thermal integrity of hardware powering next-generation LLMs. You'll transition between CAD and lab environments to validate liquid and air-cooled systems. This hands-on role offers end-to-end exposure from simulation to physical testing, with mentorship from senior hardware architects.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Set up thermal R&D lab infrastructure and sensing equipment.
- Power and run PCIe accelerator cards for thermal stress testing.
- Execute wind tunnel testing for aerodynamic characterization.
- Create CFD models using Simcenter Flotherm.
- Attach thermocouples and apply TIM for thermal testing.
๐ Requirements
- Pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
- Exposure to Flotherm, Icepak, or SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
- Comfort with lab equipment like thermal data loggers and flow sensors.
- Ability to analyze raw lab data for performance trends.
โจ Nice to Have
- Understanding of PCIe form factors and data center cooling.
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Pro/E, NX).
- Familiarity with heat sink design and TIM.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ End-to-End Experience from model to physical test.
- ๐ก Industry Impact on LLM hardware.
- ๐ฅ Mentorship from senior hardware designers.
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Offerยท 15 min
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