Mechanical Engineering Intern - Winter 2027

Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern in San Jose/ Santa Clara, CA  who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. Join us and you'll have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities.

You will support your team, working closely with client stake holders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents for the installation of complex manufacturing tools, tenant improvements, and core facility infrastructure upgrades. Responsibilities include design and layout for wet and dry piping, equipment layout, HVAC, exhaust, fire suppression, process chemical piping and gasses for extensive tools in some of the most complex, densely packed industrial facilities on the planet. The design may include retrofit of existing building systems to accommodate tool installation including engineering calculations, equipment and component sizing, selection, and specification, and support during construction and integration into the factory.

As a mechanical representative on a multi-discipline design team, you will work directly with other Jacobs design staff, client equipment owners, stake holders, and equipment manufacturers of next generation and prototype tools to build utility requirement documents to allow the development of installation design packages. You will interact directly with clients and contractors throughout the design process and assist with RFI and submittal services on site during the construction phase. If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.

Here's what you'll need

• Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program for Mechanical Engineering, or closely related major

• Local to or willing to relocate to Santa Clara, CA as this position is considered project site/hybrid and requires in person work in the local office, or at a project site

Ideally you will also have

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office with fluency in design drawings, word processing, excel spreadsheets, etc.
• Exposure to previous internship experience in semiconductor manufacturing facility design, supporting tool installation projects preferred"

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

40,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

65,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $40,000.00 to $65,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

CityStateCountrySanta ClaraCaliforniaUnited StatesSan JoseCaliforniaUnited States