Thermal Engineer Intern

Thermal Engineer Intern

Sunnyvale, CA

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At Reality Labs we aim to bring together the brightest cross-disciplinary minds in one place to deliver on our mission: build tools that help people feel connected, anytime, anywhere.

As a Thermal Design Engineering Intern, you will take a critical role in developing systems for VR, AR, Smart Glasses and Wearables, or New Technology Initiatives. You will be part of a team exploring and developing consumer electronics products over the full lifecycle, from prototypes to mass-production. You will work as part of a cross functional team requiring collaboration and curiosity in domains inside and outside thermal engineering.

Our ideal candidate has strong heat-transfer fundamentals, is familiar with CFD theory with some fluency in tools, experienced in developing thermal/analytical models from first-principles, and testing.

This is a 12 week internship.

Thermal Engineer Intern Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based thermal models using programming languages such as MatLAB, Python, or Julia
• Develop part and sub-system thermal models using CFD and CAD tools
• Develop and optimize thermal designs while integrating new thermal technologies through partnering with mechanical and electrical engineers
• Support sub-system and system-level thermal verification through prototype testing
• Support the development of thermal control systems while building prototypes to test on physical HW

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with focus on Heat-Transfer / Thermodynamics
• Background in modeling using CAD and CFD tools
• Experience in running thermal tests using thermocouples
• Experience in programming with a scripting language such as MatLab, Python, or Julia, to support development of models and automation tools
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards a Masters or PhD with focus on Heat Transfer
• Experience developing analytical, physics-based thermal models
• Familiar with control theory
• Experienced in developing physical prototypes of consumer-electronics devices
• Familiar with thermal materials, such as graphite spreaders, aerogels, thermal interface materials, heatpipes, vapor-chambers, and fans

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

United States of America: $6,688/month to $11,880/month + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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