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Mechanical Engineering Internship – Summer 2027

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In short

Qualcomm is seeking Mechanical Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 in San Diego, California. This role involves designing, simulating, and testing mechanical and thermal systems supporting advanced semiconductor technologies, including IC packaging and cooling solutions. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant degree program and available for 11-14 weeks.

Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate, and test mechanical and thermal systems for advanced semiconductor technologies.
  • Work on projects related to IC packaging, chip/package co-design, thermal modeling, and cooling solutions.
  • Contribute as an equal team member with leading engineers.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree program in mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
  • Must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–September).
  • Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.
  • 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as Python, Matlab.

Desired Qualifications

  • Anticipated graduation between November 2027 and June 2028.
  • Familiarity with Cadence Sip, AutoCAD, and Solidworks.
  • Coursework in Solid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Knowledge of IC packaging structures, chip-package interaction, and electronic packaging processes.
  • Experience with thermal system design, modeling, and testing.
  • Understanding of heat transfer, mechanical design, and microelectronics.
  • Exposure to server product design, system impedance testing, fan performance measurement, and heatsink design methodology.
  • Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel, and/or airflow bench operation.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Accrued vacation time
  • Relocation coverage
  • Furnished housing accommodations
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

3 days ago

Employment Type

Internship

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

San Diego, United States of America

Qualification

Undergraduate, Master, Doctoral

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