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Mechanical Engineering (Structural Analysis) Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Feb 2026
💰 $80,000/yr($70,000/yr$80,000/yr)

About the role

Mechanical Engineering (Structural Analysis) Intern

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

About the Team

HPE Networking develops high-performance, rack-mounted systems that power hyperscale data centers and cloud infrastructure worldwide. Our Mechanical Engineering team designs robust electro-mechanical platforms that meet demanding structural, thermal, and reliability requirements.

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern with strong interest in structural simulation and vibration analysis to support next-generation networking hardware development.

What You’ll Work On:

  • Perform structural simulations using ANSYS (preferred)
  • Conduct modal analysis and vibration studies on rack-mounted systems
  • Support static structural analysis (deflection, mounting loads, thermal stress)
  • Perform lab experiments to improve designs and to validate simulations
  • Contribute to mechanical design reviews and prototype validation
  • Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing engineers

You will work on real shipping hardware programs under the mentorship of senior engineers.

Education:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (3rd year preferred)
  • Strong background in:
    • Solid mechanics
    • Non-linear analysis
    • Vibrations and dynamics
  • Experience with ANSYS or similar FEA tools
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Nice to Have:

  • Research or internship experience in structural simulation
  • Exposure to electronics packaging or electro-mechanical systems
  • Understanding of modal testing or vibration theory
  • Experience with accelerometer and strain gauge instrumentation

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience with structural analysis in high-performance systems
  • Exposure to data center and networking hardware design
  • Cross-functional engineering experience
  • Mentorship from senior mechanical engineering leaders
  • Potential pathway to full-time opportunities

Additional Skills:

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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