Intern, Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
SK Hynix Memory Solution is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented intern to join its hardware development team. The intern will work alongside senior engineers to design, analyze, and test the physical architecture of next-generation solid-state drives (SSDs) for enterprise and data center applications. The role offers hands-on exposure to thermal management, structural integrity, high-density packaging, and manufacturing optimization, including how electronic components are protected and optimized in demanding computing environments. The position is onsite in San Jose, California, for 6 months to 1 year, at 40 hours per week. The stated start timing is immediately, with November 2026 or December 2026 also listed. 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.
- Laboratory experience using tools such as thermocouples, data loggers, force gauges, 3D printers, or measurement tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write technical reports and present 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 (TIMs), and brackets.
- Build physical prototypes, set up thermal and mechanical test vehicles, and execute 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 applicable compliance standards.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers, signal integrity experts, and test engineers to provide mechanical solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
