2027 Masters Thermal Engineering Intern/Co-Op
Santa Clara, CA$79.9k - $119.8kUNAVAILABLEPosted 1w ago
About the role
Thermal Engineering intern/co-op role at AMD focusing on development of advanced cooling technologies for AI, HPC, and data center platforms. Involves thermal/hydraulic characterization, testing, modeling, data analysis, and documentation. Hybrid/onsite/remote options with full-time hours during term.
Responsibilities
- Thermal and hydraulic characterization of cooling solutions (cold plates, manifolds, heat exchangers, coolant loops, rack-level cooling)
- Evaluate air-cooled and liquid-cooled platforms through thermal, airflow, coolant-flow, and pressure-drop analyses
- Support laboratory testing, instrumentation setup, sensor deployment, data acquisition, and thermal validation activities
- Develop scripts/tools to automate test execution, data processing, engineering analysis, and reporting
- Engage in thermal modeling, simulation, and comparison of measured data against design expectations to identify trends and inform improvements
- Investigate thermal, flow, and power-related issues and collaborate with engineering teams to identify solutions
- Document technical findings and communicate results via engineering reports, presentations, and technical documentation
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a U.S.-based university pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field
Skills
Required:Heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanicsThermal management systemsAnalytical and communication skills
Nice to have:Laboratory testing and instrumentationCAD softwareCFD/thermal simulation tools
Benefits
- Benefits described on AMD benefits page (not enumerated here)
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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