Intern, Mechanical Engineer

SK hynix • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SK Hynix Memory Solution is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Intern SSD Mechanical Engineer to join its hardware development team. The intern will work alongside senior engineers on designing, analyzing, and testing the physical architecture of next-generation SSDs for enterprise and data center applications. The role provides hands-on experience with thermal management, structural integrity, high-density packaging, and manufacturing optimization in high-performance computing environments. The position is onsite in San Jose, California, for 6 months to 1 year, with an immediate start indicated as November 2026 or December 2026. The schedule is 40 hours per week. Compensation is $35–$45 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Good understanding of modern 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Creo (Pro/E), or Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong foundational knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science.
• Hands-on lab experience using tools such as thermocouples, data loggers, force gauges, 3D printers, and measurement tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for writing technical reports and presenting findings to the engineering team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python coding.
• Familiarity with thermal simulation tools such as Ansys Icepak, FloTHERM, or SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
• Basic understanding of sheet metal design, plastic injection molding, and die-casting manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of standard storage form factors and the physical constraints of server and data center environments.
• Ability to produce and interpret GD&T drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and refining 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for SSD enclosures, heatsinks, thermal interface materials, and brackets.
• Build physical prototypes, set up thermal and mechanical test vehicles, and conduct environmental reliability tests such as thermal cycling and drop testing.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to validate designs against industry form factors, including M.2, E1.S, E3.S, and U.2, and relevant compliance standards.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, signal integrity experts, and test engineers to develop mechanical solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern