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R&D Hardware Mechanical Design Engineer Summer Intern

CompanyKeysight Technologies, Inc.
LocationSanta Rosa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop thermal and mechanical models to address electronics packaging challenges and work within a multi-discipline project team to evaluate new technologies. Additionally, they will document new designs and assemblies.
Internship Type
unavailable
Salary Range
$32 - $51
Company Size
13267
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Keysight empowers innovators to explore, design, and bring world-changing technologies to life. As the industry’s premier global innovation partner, Keysight’s software-centric solutions serve engineers across the design and development environment, enabling them to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs at speed and with reduced risk. Keysight leverages its strength as the world’s leading test and measurement provider and today enables innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation, and test challenges to help create the best product experiences. Whether you're looking to improve your design and development process, optimize and secure your network, or harness AI and digital twins to get a head start on technologies like 6G, AV and EV, IoT, or quantum computing — Keysight accelerates innovation across the workflow with intelligent insights built on the most accurate measurements. Our fusion of technology knowledge, measurement science expertise, and tailored solutions helps you forge ahead with confidence in our connected and dynamic world. Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is an S&P 500 technology company, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, with offices and manufacturing worldwide. Keysight owns 2,000+ patents and our ~15,000 employees work with nearly 32,000 customers worldwide to start technology revolutions. Keysight customers span the communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics markets. Join us! To accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, innovators start here, with Keysight.
About the Role
Overview


Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

 

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

 

As an R&D Mechanical Engineer Intern you will be part of Keysight Lab’s mm-Wave subsystems design group in Santa Rosa, CA which is currently developing leading-edge mm-wave front-end products that address a variety of market applications (5G, 6G, Automotive Radar, Aero/Defense).  As part of this group, you will have the opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering skills to all phases of the design process including simulating and analyzing proposed designs (thermal, stress and electro-mechanical), documenting new designs and assemblies, and investigating forward-looking electronics packaging technologies.   


Responsibilities


In this position you will: 

  • Develop thermal and mechanical models to solve challenging electronics packaging issues. 

  • Work within a multi-discipline project team to investigate and evaluate new electronics packaging technologies. 

  • Document new designs and assemblies  


Qualifications


Job Qualifications 

  • Working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field at an accredited university 

  • Experience with 3D CAD (preferably Siemens NX) 

  • Experience/interest with mechanical thermal and stress FEA analysis tools  

  • A self-starter with the ability to generate new ideas, navigate a dynamic environment and deliver results 

  • Strong foundation of engineering fundamentals 

  • Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines 

Desired Qualifications:

 

  • A strong interest in the mechanical design of electronics packaging and interconnect
  • An understanding of various mechanical fabrication processes (machining, die casting, plastic molding, sheet metal) and engineering materials. 

 

Santa Rosa, CA pay range: MIN $32.03 - MAX $51.43

 

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

 

Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in a accredited college/university as of September 2026. Applicants who have graduated before September 2026 will not be considered unless they are entering/applying to a MS or PHD program after graduating.
 
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.
 

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

 

 

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Key Skills
Mechanical Engineering3D CADThermal AnalysisStress AnalysisElectro-Mechanical DesignDocumentationElectronics PackagingInterconnect DesignFabrication ProcessesEngineering MaterialsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterInnovationDesign Simulation
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