Data Center Mechanical Engineering Intern - 2026
Lambda•San Jose, CA
•$37 - $45•Hybrid
About The Position
Lambda is seeking Mechanical Engineering interns to join its Infrastructure Engineering team. This internship offers the chance to contribute to the operational foundation of a rapidly expanding GPU cloud network. Interns will be involved in verifying data center infrastructure, conducting reviews, comparing field conditions with documentation, updating records, and recommending improvements to audit processes. This role requires presence in the San Jose or San Francisco office four days per week, with Tuesdays designated as the work-from-home day.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working from checklists
- Ability to read technical documentation or eagerness to learn
- Clear written communication skills
- Comfortable working under supervision in a structured engineering environment
- Interest in data centers, infrastructure, reliability, or mission-critical systems
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with data center, facility, lab, industrial, or infrastructure environments
- Exposure to CAD, Bluebeam, Excel, Google Sheets, or asset management tools
- For ME candidates: familiarity with cooling systems, chillers, pumps, piping, valves, CRAHs, or controls
- Prior internship, project, lab, or field experience
Responsibilities
- Verify data center electrical or mechanical infrastructure against existing documentation
- Conduct checklist-driven reviews of assigned systems
- Compare field conditions against drawings, diagrams, equipment records, and asset inventories
- Document equipment labels, configurations, ratings, and discrepancies
- Update draft system maps, inventory records, and documentation inputs
- Capture operating parameters in standardized templates
- Flag documentation gaps and potential resiliency concerns for senior engineer review
- Prepare site audit summaries for the Infrastructure Engineering team
- Recommend improvements to audit checklists and workflows
Benefits
- Generous cash & equity compensation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
