Mechanical Engineering Intern, Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site workshop access

Job summary

Meta seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the Hardware Engineering team in Menlo Park. You will collaborate with AI, Power, Server, Storage, Network and Data Center groups to design, qualify and optimize data center hardware and systems.

The 12-week program emphasizes CAD development, rapid prototyping, testing, and documentation to improve manufacturability, serviceability, and ergonomics. Hands-on experiments and prototype builds are expected.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Creo, SolidWorks or other CAD software is required or preferred.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and standard machine tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of Meta’s next generation data center products in AI/server/power/network domains.
• Create mechanical design concepts and develop in 3D CAD.
• Design mechanisms, sheet metal and plastic parts, and design for manufacturing, serviceability, and assembly.
• Design mechanisms and touch points to improve installation, serviceability and ergonomics.
• Devise and execute experiments for mechanical system optimization and build/test prototypes.
• Validate hardware per plan and document procedures; diagnose failures with a hands-on approach.

Skills

Creo

SolidWorks

Rapid prototyping

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

We are seeking a mechanical engineering intern to join our Hardware Engineering team. Come and learn about our innovative mechanical design and hardware architectures, which contribute to us building some of the most energy and material efficient data center equipment in our industry. Our servers and data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services are delivered. The intern will work closely with AI, Power, Server, Storage, Network and Data Center Engineering design teams to help design, qualify and optimize our hardware.This is a 12-week internship.Mechanical Engineering Intern, Infrastructure Responsibilities:Support the design of Meta’s next generation data center products in the AI, server, storage, network or power domains.Interface with peer mechanical, hardware, and power engineers as well as other cross-functional teams to understand system architecture and design constraints.Create mechanical design concepts for various products and develop these in 3D CAD.Work across a variety of areas such as mechanism design, sheet metal and plastic part design, design for manufacturing, serviceability, and assembly.Design mechanisms and service touch points to improve installation, serviceability and ergonomics of the design.Devise and execute experiments for mechanical system optimization.Build and test prototypes using our in-house workshop and external suppliers.Validate hardware according to plan while keeping a thorough procedural record.Diagnose and root-cause part, assembly or design failures with a hands-on approach.Minimum Qualifications:Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldExperience with Creo, SolidWorks or other similar CAD softwareFamiliarity with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, standard machine tools and equipment, or similarComfortable disassembling and debugging existing designs to come up with better solutionsMust obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employmentIntent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internshipPreferred Qualifications:Experience with rack mounted computer equipmentUnderstanding of mechanism, sheet metal, and plastic part design as well as design for manufacturing, serviceability, and/or assemblyFamiliarity with Tolerance Analysis, Structural Analysis (FEA), or thermal analysisAbout 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.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$6,688/month to $11,880/month + benefitsIndividual 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.