2026 PhD Thermal Engineering Intern/Co-op jobs in United States
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AMD · 14 hours ago

2026 PhD Thermal Engineering Intern/Co-op

positionSan Jose, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$92K/yr - $137K/yr
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

AMD is a company dedicated to building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. As a Thermal Engineering Co-op, you will work on AI tools for thermal analysis, validate their performance, and streamline workflows while gaining real-world experience in the semiconductor industry.

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Responsibilities

We will introduce you to our newly developed AI tool for package-level and system-level thermal analysis of FPGA and custom ASIC chips. You’ll explore its capabilities and help us push its boundaries
We will involve you in validating our tool by comparing its results with commercial thermal analysis software across different projects. Your insights will help us improve speed, accuracy, and usability
Your responsibility will include streamlining our workflow for full package characterization and automating report generation, making the process more efficient and user-friendly
You will get to develop scripts that automate thermal simulations and post-processing tasks, including auto-generating reports that summarize key findings
How thermal analysis is performed at the package and system level for advanced semiconductor devices
How AI can be applied to physical design and simulation workflows
How to evaluate and improve engineering tools through benchmarking and user feedback

Qualification

Thermal simulation toolsPython scriptingFluid mechanicsHeat transfer fundamentalsElectronics cooling applicationsElectronics packaging concepts

Required

Currently enrolled in a US based University in a PhD degree program majoring in Mechanical Engineering with academic background in fluid mechanics and heat transfer fundamentals

Preferred

Experience with thermal simulation tools such as Icepak, Flotherm, and AEDT
Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and data processing
Prior exposure to electronics cooling applications is a plus!
Familiarity with electronics packaging concepts is a plus!

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.amd.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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Public Company
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
2025-10-06Post Ipo Equity
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Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
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