2026 PhD Thermal Mechanical Engineer Co-op/Intern

Advanced Micro Devices • San Jose, CA

83d

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. As an AMD intern/co-op you'll be placed at the epicenter of the AI ecosystem, working alongside experts and industry pioneers. You'll do important work, learn new skills, expand your network, and gain real-world experience on projects that impact millions of end-users worldwide. Whether you're an undergrad or a PhD student, your contributions matter-and your experience here will be a launchpad for what comes next.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a US based University in a PhD degree program majoring in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Background in Solid Mechanics.
• Proficiency in Ansys Mechanical for finite element analysis (FEA).
• Experience with Creo or similar 3D CAD tools for mechanical design and modeling.
• Strong programming skills, especially in Python, for simulation automation and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Involve in the thermal design of Alveo cards, focusing on optimizing cooling strategies for high-performance hardware.
• Assign simulation tasks to model and predict assembly process outcomes, helping assess design-for-manufacturability (DFM) status and results.
• Automate simulations and report generation, streamline workflows and improve efficiency across design and validation steps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees