Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Intern to support design, analysis, testing, and validation of server hardware. You will work with cross-functional engineers on cooling and mechanical solutions for CPUs, GPUs, memory, and power systems, gaining hands-on lab experience.

This hybrid internship requires ~2 days per week in an HPE office in Texas, offering exposure to CAD, CFD, CFD/FEA, and lab testing, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• Completed coursework in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, statics, mechanics of materials or mechanical design.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to practical problems and communicate results clearly.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and thermal development of rack-mount server platforms and components.
• Design and evaluate heat sinks, fans, air ducts, cold plates, brackets and sheet-metal parts.
• Build and instrument prototypes for thermal, airflow, acoustic, vibration, and mechanical testing.
• Measure temperatures, airflow, pressure, power, and environmental conditions in the lab.
• Execute test plans, maintain records, analyze results, and summarize findings.
• Support workload and stress testing of CPUs, GPUs, DIMMs, drives and power supplies.
• Perform CAD, tolerance analysis, and thermal modeling under guidance.
• Investigate test anomalies with troubleshooting and root-cause methods.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Statics

Mechanics of materials

Mechanical design

Lab testing

Data presentation

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

CFD

FEA

Thermal modeling

Tolerance analysis

Data acquisition

Job description

Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Intern

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the design, analysis, testing, and validation of next-generation server hardware. Working alongside experienced mechanical, thermal, electrical, firmware, and system engineers, the intern will help develop reliable cooling and mechanical solutions for compute-intensive platforms containing CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, power supplies, and high-speed I/O devices. This role offers hands‑on exposure to server architecture, air and liquid cooling technologies, laboratory testing, engineering documentation, and cross‑functional product development.

Responsibilities:

• Support the mechanical and thermal development of rack‑mount server platforms, subsystems, and components.


• Assist with the design and evaluation of heat sinks, fans, air ducts, cold plates, brackets, sheet‑metal parts, and other cooling or structural hardware.


• Build and instrument server prototypes for thermal, airflow, acoustic, vibration, and mechanical testing.


• Measure component temperatures, system airflow, pressure, power, and environmental conditions using laboratory equipment and data‑acquisition tools.


• Execute documented test plans, maintain accurate test records, analyze results, and summarize findings in clear technical reports.


• Support workload and stress testing of CPUs, GPUs, DIMMs, drives, power supplies, and other heat‑generating components.


• Perform engineering calculations and assist with CAD, tolerance analysis, thermal modeling, CFD, or FEA under the guidance of senior engineers.


• Investigate test anomalies and prototype issues using structured troubleshooting and root‑cause methods.


• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with electrical, firmware, manufacturing, reliability, and supplier teams.


• Research emerging server‑cooling technologies, materials, and design practices, including air cooling and direct liquid cooling.


• Follow laboratory safety procedures, maintain an organized workspace, and contribute to continuous improvement of test methods and documentation.

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Completed coursework in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, statics, mechanics of materials, or mechanical design.


• Fundamental understanding of conduction, convection, pressure drop, airflow, and mechanical load paths.


• Ability to apply engineering principles to practical problems and communicate results clearly.


• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and technical presentations.


• Strong attention to detail, organization, curiosity, and willingness to work hands‑on in a laboratory environment.


• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here .

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

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Job Level:

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"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 35.00 - 41.00 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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