Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Roseville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Mechanical/Thermal Engineering team at HPE Aruba Networking to help develop high-performance networking products. The intern will work with experienced engineers on hardware development projects, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical design, thermal management, CAD modeling, simulation, and experimental testing. The role contributes to evaluating design concepts, analyzing thermal and mechanical performance, validating prototypes, and identifying design improvements. Project assignments align with business priorities while considering the intern’s technical interests, skills, and development goals. The position is onsite, with the expectation that work will primarily be performed from an HPE office.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or related engineering principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Strong interest in high-tech hardware and desire to apply engineering concepts to real-world product development.

Nice To Haves

• Prior related experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, or similar mechanical design tools.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis or engineering simulation software such as FloTHERM, ANSYS, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects involving mechanical design, thermal analysis, simulation, and product validation.
• Assist with 3D CAD modeling and evaluation of mechanical components, enclosures, heatsinks, and other hardware assemblies.
• Evaluate airflow, heat dissipation, and thermal performance using engineering simulations and analytical methods.
• Support prototype development, laboratory testing, and validation of mechanical and thermal designs.
• Analyze test data and simulation results to identify performance issues and recommend design improvements.
• Troubleshoot engineering challenges and collaborate with team members to develop solutions.
• Document engineering analyses, test results, and recommendations, and communicate findings during project reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and explore new engineering tools and methodologies to support product development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits intended to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Career development programs to help employees reach career goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern