• Thermal Engineer Intern

    Meta (Menlo Park, CA)


    Summary:

    Meta is seeking a Thermal Engineer Intern to join our Hardware Engineering team. Our servers and data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered. The intern will work closely with design engineers in the team to test and validate our fully customized server hardware and thermal technologies.Internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks long.

    Required Skills:

    Thermal Engineer Intern Responsibilities:

    1. Measure thermal performance of servers using proper tools and test plans and qualify operation

    2. Develop and publish test reports and communicate findings to team members

    3. Analyze and simulate server cooling schemes and thermal technologies

    4. Execute tests according to plan while keeping a thorough procedural record and data log

    5. Provide input on fan control algorithm optimizations

    6. Engage hardware team to ensure proper component design

    7. Diagnose and root cause component failures

    8. Perform CFD analysis to solve the thermal challenges in the server/storage/network system

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    9. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

    10. Knowledge of fluid dynamic and heat transfer (conduction/convection/radiation)

    11. Familiar with lab equipment, data acquisition systems, air flow chambers, and/or environmental chamber

    12. Coding experience in Python, Matlab, and/or C/C++

    13. Experience in 3D CAD or CFD software (Ex: Solidworks, Creo, Flotherm, Icepack, etc)

    14. Troubleshooting and analytical skills

    15. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    16. Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

    17. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

    18. Experience with Linux and/or command line interface

    19. Experience performing thermal optimizations of heat sink, fans, and/or cold plates

    20. Familiar with server and storage architecture and components

    21. Familiar with data center architecture and environments

    Public Compensation:

    $6,688/month to $11,467/month + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    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.

     

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