Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Roseville)

Mechanical/Thermal Engineering Internship at HPE Aruba Networking

Join the Mechanical/Thermal Engineering team at HPE Aruba Networking and help shape the next generation of high-performance networking products. The Hardware R&D team works on engineering challenges that improve the performance, reliability, and quality of HPE Aruba switching products.

As a Mechanical/Thermal Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on hardware development projects. You will gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, thermal management, CAD modeling, simulation, and experimental testing. You will help evaluate design concepts, analyze thermal and mechanical performance, validate prototypes, and find opportunities for design improvements.

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

Responsibilities

Project assignments will align with business priorities while considering the intern's technical interests, skills, and development goals. HPE welcomes 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 work with team members to develop effective solutions.
• Document engineering analyses, test results, and recommendations, and share findings during project reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and explore new engineering tools and methods to support product development.

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.

Benefits

HPE offers health and wellbeing benefits covering physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. The company also supports personal and professional development, including programs for career goals and moving into other divisions.

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.