About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work as an equal contributor on a team of engineers to design, simulate, and test systems that support advanced semiconductor technologies. You will have the opportunity to push boundaries and help establish new standards for future projects. Based on your background, you will be aligned to specific projects within the mechanical engineering track.
What you'll do#
- Design, simulate, and test mechanical and thermal systems.
- Support projects spanning IC packaging, chip/package co-design, and thermal modeling.
- Contribute to signal and power integrity efforts.
- Work on next-generation cooling solutions.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program in mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.
- Availability for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2027.
- At least 1 year of academic experience with programming languages like Python or Matlab.
- Preferred: Coursework in Solid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Preferred: Familiarity with Cadence Sip, AutoCAD, and Solidworks.
- Preferred: Understanding of heat transfer, mechanical design, and microelectronics.
- Preferred: Experience with thermal system design, modeling, testing, and IC packaging structures.
- Preferred: Exposure to server product design, system impedance testing, fan performance measurement, heatsink design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and wind tunnel or airflow bench operation.
Location & details#
- Locations: San Diego, California; Austin, Texas; Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Note: This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm manufactures semiconductors and develops computing technologies. Founded in 1985, the company maintains its headquarters in San Diego. It serves markets including mobile, automotive, and the internet of things. The organization employs more than 10,000 people and operates as a public company.
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