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Thermal Engineering Intern

Meta· Hardware
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)$6.7k/mo - $11.9k/moInternPosted 1w ago

About the role

Thermal Engineer Intern role within Meta's Hardware Engineering team focusing on testing, validating, and optimizing server, power, and thermal technologies for data centers over a 12-week internship.

Responsibilities

  • Measure thermal performance of servers using proper tools and test plans and qualify operation.
  • Develop and publish test reports and communicate findings to team members.
  • Analyze and simulate server cooling schemes and thermal technologies.
  • Execute tests according to plan while keeping a thorough procedural record and data log.
  • Provide input on fan and pump control algorithm optimizations.
  • Engage hardware team to ensure proper component design.
  • Diagnose and root cause component failures.
  • Perform CFD analysis to solve the thermal challenges in the server/storage/network/ power system.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (in progress or completed)
  • Knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer (conduction/convection/radiation)
  • Familiar with lab equipment, data acquisition systems, air flow benches, environmental chambers, and/or liquid testers
  • Coding experience in Python, Matlab, and/or C/C++
  • Experience in 1D flow network modeling software (e.g., Macroflow, Flomaster, Modelon, etc)
  • Experience in 3D CAD or CFD software (e.g., Solidworks, Creo, Flotherm, Icepack, etc)
  • Troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Must have work authorization in country of employment at time of hire and during employment
  • Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Skills

Required:Thermal testingCFD analysisLab equipment usageProgramming

Benefits

  • Benefits information available in posting (consult Meta Careers)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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