Intern, Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intern SSD Mechanical Engineer to join our hardware development team. In this role, you will work alongside senior engineers to design, analyze, and test the physical architecture of next-generation Solid State Drives (SSDs) for enterprise and data center applications.

This internship offers hands-on experience in solving complex mechanical challenges, including thermal management, structural integrity, high-density packaging, and manufacturing optimization. You will see firsthand how electronic components are protected and optimized in high-stress, high-performance computing environments.

Office Location: San Jose, CA
Work Model: Onsite
Duration: 6 months to 1 Year

Start Date: January 2027

Hours: 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Design: Assist in developing and refining 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for SSD enclosures, heatsinks, thermal interface materials (TIMs), and brackets.
• Prototyping & Testing: Build physical prototypes, set up thermal/mechanical test vehicles, and execute environmental reliability tests (e.g., thermal cycling, drop testing).
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and document test data to validate that designs meet strict industry form factors (e.g., M.2, E1.S, E3.S, U.2) and compliance standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical engineers, signal integrity experts, and test engineers to provide mechanical solutions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• CAD Software: Good understanding of modern 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Creo (Pro/E), or Autodesk Inventor.
• Engineering Fundamentals: Strong foundational knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science.
• Hands-on Aptitude: Experience working in a lab setting using tools like thermocouples, data loggers, force gauges, or 3D printers, measurement tools.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to write technical reports and present findings to the engineering team.
• Experience with Python coding is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with thermal simulation tools like Ansys Icepak, FloTHERM, or SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
• Basic understanding of sheet metal design, plastic injection molding, and die-casting manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of standard storage form factors and the unique physical constraints of server/data center environments.
• Ability to produce and interpret GD&T drawings.

COMPENSATION: $35/hr - $45/hr