About the role#
The Accelerator Reference Design (ARD) team designs and delivers production-quality accelerator modules for custom AI silicon. You will join this team to run structural simulations that guide the mechanical design of high-power, liquid-cooled modules. You will work alongside mechanical, thermal, packaging, and electrical engineers.
What you'll do#
- Build, mesh, and run structural FEA models in ANSYS for accelerator modules, PCBs, and hardware like stiffeners and cold plates.
- Evaluate stress, strain, and deflection by simulating mounting, preload, assembly, gravity, and handling loads.
- Run warpage simulations for bare boards, populated boards, and full assemblies at room and elevated temperatures.
- Conduct design-of-experiment and parametric studies to support design trade-offs.
- Correlate simulation results with lab test data, such as shadow moiré or strain gauge readings, to refine models.
- Document assumptions and results in reports to present findings to the ARD team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with ANSYS for structural FEA.
- A solid foundation in solid mechanics, strength of materials, and material behavior.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Experience with thermo-mechanical, warpage, or composite modeling.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD, specifically Creo or SolidWorks, for geometry cleanup.
- Scripting or automation experience using Python or APDL.
- Ability to bring ECAD/MCAD data into FEA models.
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
- Must obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Menlo Park, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $6,688 to $11,880 per month.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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