Intern - Summer 2025 – Thermal Engineer

OVERVIEW:Crestron Electronics maintains a prominent role as a leader in the AV industry as we continue to promote innovative solutions that allows us to offer an extensive product portfolio focused on providing comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We want to create career opportunities for individuals who are driven by excellence and are the motivation to leave their mark on a brand that is synonymous with innovation; as a result, we have an exciting opportunity for a Summer 2025 Intern to join our Engineering Services Team in Rockleigh, NJ. This role has been designated for a Hybrid work arrangement (in office days: TUE/WED/TH – remote days: MON/FRI). Candidates must be commutable to Rockleigh, NJ. Crestron Interns and Co-Ops can expect to be challenged with meaningful projects and tasks alongside professionals and subject matter experts in the field. Interns and Co-Ops are assigned a dedicated mentor who will be responsible for their development and acclimation to the company. Crestron will also provide a variety of training and networking opportunities to participants in the program, seeking to present participants with a comprehensive experience that enhances technical and non-technical skill sets and to prepare students for their professional careers.  Crestron is an equal opportunity employer proud of its commitment to Diversity & Inclusion. Our formal Summer Internship program will begin in late-May / early-June and continue through mid-August. Over the past several years, our internship program has led to dozens of full-time offers to program alumni. We are committed to helping participants in the program succeed in their future by providing opportunities for growth and advancement.   RESPONSIBILITIES General aptitude and willingness to learn the following: •    Develop innovative and cost-effective thermal solutions for complex electronics cooling challenges.o    Apply heat-transfer fundamentals to develop electronics cooling solutions in the areas of natural and forced cooling. o    Build/Simplify 3-D CAD models of product assemblies for importing them in CFD simulation software. o    Perform thermal simulations using CFD software to evaluate effectiveness of thermal solutions. o    Verify thermal design by conducting thermal tests at component as well as system level and recommend thermal solutions to engineering teams. o    Build library of electrical components, mechanical parts/assemblies, and thermal scenarios for use in CFD software. •    Assist in research and development of new innovative thermal solutions in the area of electronics cooling.•    Understand limitations imposed by product, safety, EMI requirements in developing thermal solutions.•    Present thermal simulation/validation findings/solutions to engineering teams and management.    QUALIFICATIONS General Requirements•    Must be enrolled in a college or university working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field. o    Junior or Senior level in an undergraduate program preferred.•    Must be able to commute to and from the Rockleigh, NJ area for the duration of the internship period.•    Must have permanent, unrestricted work authorization in the United States now and in the future.  Technical Skills•    Strong interest in areas of CAD modeling, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Analysis and Heat Transfer.•    Courses Completed (Preferred): Computer Aided Design, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Materials Science.•    3D CAD modeling experience in Creo or SolidWorks.•    Willingness to learn and research potential innovative technologies in the areas of heat transfer. Other Skills•    Must be responsible, self-motivated, creative, have a solid work ethic and have a desire to produce a quality product.•    Strong communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening) with the ability to articulate work at different levels of the organization.•    Strong problem-solving skills.•    Inquisitive individual with a desire to learn, possessing a long-term desire to work in the Thermal Design space.•    Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.•    Positive, personable, and able to work cohesively with other across various divisions.