Thermal Engineer Intern
- Summer 2026 Lenovo United States, North Carolina, Morrisville Mar 12, 2026 General Information Req #
WD00095280
Career area:
Hardware Engineering
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
- United States of America
- North Carolina
- Morrisville Why Work at Lenovo We are Lenovo.
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Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (
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This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. Description and Requirements We are seeking a motivated Thermal Engineer Intern for the summer to support server thermal and power testing. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of computer/server hardware and an interest in thermal, power, and airflow analysis. This role offers hands-on experience working with enterprise server systems in a lab environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Node & Environment Setup Set up power and network connections for server nodes
Install and configure operating systems and firmware on server platforms
Verify test environments using remote connections and troubleshoot issues as they arise Thermal, Power & Airflow Testing Execute firmware and workload (FWT) tests based on project requirements
Collect, review, and analyze test logs and results
Document findings and prepare formal performance and thermal reports
Track issues, validate fixes, and perform follow-up testing as needed Debug & Hardware Support Disassemble and reassemble server systems as required
Replace hardware components and verify proper system functionality after installation
Basic Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Basic knowledge of server and computer system hardware, including CPU, NVMe, DIMM, and NIC components
Familiarity with system firmware such as BIOS, BMC, and UEFI
Understanding of server power consumption, thermal behavior, and cooling concepts
Comfortable working hands-on with hardware, including setup and teardown of systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a server lab or data center environment
Familiarity with Linux-based systems
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and follow structured test procedures We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Additional Locations:
- United States of America
- North Carolina
- Morrisville
- United States of America
- United States of America
- North Carolina
- United States of America
- North Carolina
- Morrisville