HPE

Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

In short

Mechanical/Thermal Engineering internship at HPE Aruba Networking's Hardware R&D team, working onsite in Roseville, California on real-world networking hardware development. The role covers mechanical design, thermal management, CAD modeling, simulation, and prototype validation for hardware assemblies like enclosures and heatsinks. Candidates should be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering or related field, with familiarity with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks) and thermal simulation software (FloTHERM, ANSYS).

Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
This role has been designed as "Onsite" with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Who We Are
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.
Job Description
Join the Mechanical/Thermal Engineering team at HPE Aruba Networking and help shape the next generation of high-performance networking products! Our Hardware R&D team tackles exciting engineering challenges to advance the performance, reliability, and quality of HPE Aruba switching products. As a Mechanical/Thermal Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world hardware development projects, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical design, thermal management, CAD modeling, simulation, and experimental testing. You will contribute to evaluating design concepts, analyzing thermal and mechanical performance, validating prototypes, and identifying opportunities for design improvements. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and exploring innovative engineering solutions, you will help transform engineering concepts into reliable, high-quality networking products while building valuable technical skills and laying the foundation for your engineering career.
Responsibilities
Project assignments will align with business priorities while considering the intern's technical interests, skills, and development goals. We welcome self-motivated, creative engineering students interested in mechanical engineering, thermal management, materials science, product design, structural analysis, and related fields.
•Support engineering projects involving mechanical design, thermal analysis, simulation, and product validation.
•Assist with 3D CAD modeling and design 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 effective 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.
Education & Experience
•Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related engineering field.
•Prior related experience is a plus.
Knowledge & Skills
•Basic understanding of mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or related engineering principles.
•Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
•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.
•Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
•Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
•A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for learning.
•Strong interest in high-tech hardware and a desire to apply engineering concepts to real-world product development.
What We Can Offer You
Health & Wellbeing — We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development — We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion — We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness.
Salary
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
•United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 35.00 - 41.00 in California. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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