Mechanical Engineering Intern

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a graduate mechanical engineering student to join the Accelerator Reference Design (ARD) team as an intern. You will run structural FEA models in ANSYS for accelerator modules, PCBs and hardware, and evaluate stress, strain and deflection to guide mechanical design decisions.

You will collaborate with mechanical, thermal, packaging and electrical engineers. You will perform warpage simulations at room and elevated temperatures, run design-of-experiment studies, and correlate

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on ANSYS experience for structural FEA through coursework, research or projects.
• Solid foundation in solid mechanics, strength of materials and material behavior.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire.
• Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Build, mesh and run structural FEA models in ANSYS of accelerator modules, PCBs and mechanical hardware such as stiffeners and cold plates.
• Simulate mounting and preload, assembly, gravity and handling loads to evaluate stress, strain and deflection against design criteria.
• Run warpage simulations at room and elevated temperatures for bare boards, populated boards and full assemblies.
• Run design-of-experiment and parametric studies (geometry, thickness, material) to support design trade-offs.
• Correlate simulation results with lab test data and refine models to improve accuracy.
• Document assumptions, boundary conditions and results in clear reports, and present findings and recommendations to the ARD team.

Skills

Solid mechanics

FEA modeling

Python scripting

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Meta is seeking a graduate mechanical engineering student with a strong background in finite element analysis (FEA) to join our Accelerator Reference Design (ARD) team. ARD designs and delivers production-quality accelerator modules for Meta's custom AI silicon (MTIA), covering board design, power delivery, thermal-mechanical design and module management hardware. As the team grows its in-house design and simulation capabilities, this intern will run the structural simulations that guide the mechanical design of our high-power, liquid-cooled modules. You'll work closely with mechanical, thermal, packaging and electrical engineers.

Mechanical Engineering Intern Responsibilities:

• Build, mesh and run structural FEA models in ANSYS of accelerator modules, PCBs and mechanical hardware such as stiffeners and cold plates.
• Simulate mounting and preload, assembly, gravity and handling loads to evaluate stress, strain and deflection against design criteria.
• Run warpage simulations at room and elevated temperatures for bare boards, populated boards and full assemblies.
• Run design-of-experiment and parametric studies (geometry, thickness, material) to support design trade-offs.
• Correlate simulation results with lab test data (e.g.
• shadow moiré, strain gauge) and refine models to improve accuracy.
• Document assumptions, boundary conditions and results in clear reports, and present findings and recommendations to the ARD team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS (Mechanical or Workbench) for structural FEA, through coursework, research or projects
• Solid foundation in solid mechanics, strength of materials and material behavior
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with thermo-mechanical, warpage or composite/laminate (e.g. PCB) modeling
• Experience correlating simulation with physical test data
• Experience bringing ECAD/MCAD data into FEA models
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (Creo preferred
• SolidWorks acceptable) for geometry cleanup and simplification
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g. Python, APDL) for parametric studies or post-processing
• Strong analytical, technical writing and communication skills

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$6,688/month to $11,880/month + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.