Mechanical Engineering Intern (Hardware and Fluid Systems Engineering)

Location: Palo Alto, California

Type: Internship

Experience Level: 1 or 2 Completed Coops

About Circularity Fuels

Circularity Fuels mission is to replace fossil fuels with hydrocarbons made from carbon dioxide captured from the air. We have a patented process to remove carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into industrial chemicals and fuels. We are currently deploying our solution with our first customer, and we are focused on ensuring that our climate-saving technologies also solve meaningful business challenges. We are backed by the best deep technology fund and angels. Most importantly, we are a team of interdisciplinary experts passionately fighting for a fossil-free future–join us.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in hardware development and fluid systems engineering. This role is ideal for a creative and analytical professional/ student who has hands-on experience taking projects from an idea through testing and iteration. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing mechanical systems for our commercial pilot.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test novel mechanical hardware and fluid systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems, electronics, and software components.
• Conduct hardware simulations using Solidworks or Ansys Simulation and real-world testing to validate designs.
• Design of hardware for manufacture with the ability to create mechanical drawings to industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with fluid systems, fittings, valves, pumps, pressure vessels and the ability to assemble and operate these systems safely.
• Documentation of processes and procedures for hardware and fluid system design.
• Strong Candidate will have a background in thermofluids and heat transfer with CFD simulation experience and experiment design.
  
  

Qualifications

• Interns must be highly independent and be able to complete projects with little oversight.
• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering (preferably at Sophomore/Junior level) or Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
• Minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Minimum 1 internship designing, manufacturing and testing mechanical hardware.
• Must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time and have basic project management skills.
• Safe work practices, proper ethics and attention to detail are required.
• Highly Proficient at Solidworks or similar CAD package, designing parts for manufacture and integration into large assemblies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Must have a can-do attitude with a desire to learn through rapid testing and iteration.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
• The position will be full-time and in-person in Menlo park, CA. We prefer a minimum internship length of 6 months. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

To apply, please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to

careers@circularityfuels.com.