**Summary:**

Meta is seeking a Thermal Engineer Intern to join our Hardware Engineering team. Our servers and data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered. The intern will work closely with design engineers in the team to test and validate our fully customized server, power hardware and thermal technologies.This is a 12 week internship.

**Required Skills:**

Thermal Engineering Intern Responsibilities:

1. Measure thermal performance of servers using proper tools and test plans and qualify operation.

2. Develop and publish test reports and communicate findings to team members.

3. Analyze and simulate server cooling schemes and thermal technologies.

4. Execute tests according to plan while keeping a thorough procedural record and data log.

5. Provide input on fan and pump control algorithm optimizations.

6. Engage hardware team to ensure proper component design.

7. Diagnose and root cause component failures.

8. Perform CFD analysis to solve the thermal challenges in the server/storage/network/ power system.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

9. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

10. Knowledge of fluid dynamic and heat transfer (conduction/convection/radiation)

11. Familiar with lab equipment, data acquisition systems, air flow benches, environmental chambers, and/or liquid testers

12. Coding experience in Python, Matlab, and/or C/C++

13. Experience in 1D flow network modeling software (Ex: Macroflow, Flomaster, Modelon, etc)

14. Experience in 3D CAD or CFD software (Ex: Solidworks, Creo, Flotherm, Icepack, etc)

15. Troubleshooting and analytical skills

16. Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

17. Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

18. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

19. Experience with Linux and/or command line interface

20. Experience performing thermal optimizations of heat sink, fans, and/or cold plates

21. Knowledge of fluid dynamics, flow boiling and heat transfer of refrigerant

22. Familiar with AI/ storage/ network/ power architecture and components

23. Familiar with data center architecture and environments

**Public Compensation:**

$6,688/month to $11,880/month + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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