Thermo-Mechanical Research Intern

Position: Thermo-Mechanical Research Intern
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 10 weeks
Date: June 1 - August 7, 2026
Location: On-site

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

Currently a candidate for a Master's or PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science, applied physics, or a related field at an accredited school in the USA.

As a part of our team, you will:

• The candidate will work directly with other Bell Labs researchers/engineers and Nokia business units to design thermal/mechanical hardware for various radio systems operating in the mm-Wave and THz frequencies for 6G and beyond.
• Perform mechanical integrity and thermal simulations, tolerance analyses, and material characterization
• Contribute to projects ranging from semiconductor packaging through to enclosure-level design and analysis.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a larger team, demonstrating strong communication skills and partnering with other teams in Bell Labs.
• Expertise in:
  • 3D CAD software (Creo, Solidworks, or equivalent)
  • Thermal and/or mechanical simulation and analysis software
• Familiarity with:
  • ANSYS Icepack, FloTHERM, or equivalent simulation software for electronics thermal modelling
  • Ansys Mechanical or equivalent simulation software for mechanical integrity and reliability modelling of electrical components and housings
• Experience with material, thermal, or reliability testing
  

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program