Mechanical Engineer, Intern

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Join Tenstorrent’s Systems Engineering team to help shape the mechanical side of high-performance AI systems. As a PEY/Intern, you’ll work hands-on with real hardware—designing, testing, and improving the physical systems that power our chips. You’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, precision, and creative problem-solving. This role is onsite, based in Toronto, ON. Who You Are Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or related program (PEY/internship term). Comfortable using MCAD tools and standard mechanical lab equipment. Organized, hands-on, and ready to learn fast in a lab environment. Communicates clearly and pays attention to the details that matter. What We Need School experience with MCAD software. School experience using standard mechanical lab equipment. Exposure to thermal or fluid modeling software is an asset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organization skills. What You Will Learn How mechanical design integrates into real-world AI hardware systems. Testing techniques for thermal, acoustic, and structural performance. Collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and validation teams. Best practices in documentation, lab workflows, and system bring-up. Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.

The intern will work hands-on with real hardware to design, test, and improve the physical systems powering AI chips. They will collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and validation teams to support system bring-up and performance testing.

Candidates must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or related program and possess experience with MCAD software and mechanical lab equipment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities are required.

• Competitive compensation package

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mechanical Engineering
• MCAD
• Thermal modeling
• Fluid modeling
• Hardware testing
• System bring-up
• Lab equipment operation
• Technical documentation
• Structural performance testing
• Acoustic performance testing
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Software

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week