Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

About the Role

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. This role is designed as Onsite, with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• 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.
• Prior related experience is a plus.