Thermal Design Engineer Intern - SI Hardware

Job Description

<p>Consider before submitting an application:<br></p>This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, Full - Time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.<p>The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success. </p><p>International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.</p><p>About the Team:</p><p>Tesla SI Hardware team is revolutionizing artificial intelligence and looking for a highly motivated Thermal Design Engineer to cool the next generation of high-density SI data centers powered by Dojo – our custom supercomputer.  </p><p>The role involves design and validation of air and liquid cooling solutions for SI hardware and cross functional collaboration on the full system design including chip package, PCBs, compute/network trays, rack and infrastructure. We will explore advanced cooling technologies to push the limits of compute density and system efficiency. A deep understanding of the fundamentals of fluid flow and heat transfer and ability to breakdown complex engineering problems into simple pieces that can be tackled by fundamentals is a must. Creative thinking, ability to solve complex and challenging problems, and ability to work independently are of paramount importance. This position involves working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with tight timing and dynamic constraints. </p>