

Internship, Thermal Design Engineer, Optimus (Winter/Spring 2026)
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$41,000 - $114,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-17
Responsibilities
- Perform CFD modeling of heat transfer and fluid flow.
- Develop innovative approaches to enhance radiative heat transfer in small modules.
- Conduct tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, and simulations.
- Test and validate electronic systems across low voltage electronics.
- Support manufacturing lines and test engineers in identifying and resolving issues.
- Create documentation and presentations to communicate concepts and findings.
- Collaborate with team members to solve mechanical and thermal challenges.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
- Experience in CFD and developing numerical models at any level.
- Passion for electro-mechanical product design and creative problem solving.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical or thermal testing and data analysis.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to create clear documentation and presentations.



