Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Manufacturing)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (in-person)
Duration: 6 months
Start date: asap
Brineworks is an Amsterdam-based climate tech company building ultra low-cost Direct Air Capture technology. Our proprietary electrolyzer captures CO₂ directly from the air while co-producing green hydrogen. This breakthrough unlocks affordable and scalable carbon removal and e-Fuel production.
We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Manufacturing) to develop and implement methods and structures that streamline production of our commercial-scale electrolyser stack. You'll work closely with our Stack Architect.
- 3D CAD Modeling: Utilize 3D CAD software to design rigs and jigs
- CNC: Use CAM software, and our in house CNC to manufacture your designs
- Prototyping & DFM: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, optimizing your designs for CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with Senior Design Engineers, and R&D Engineers to gather requirements for tooling and integrate feedback into your designs.
- Assembly & Testing: Lead the physical assembly, and validation of the rigs and jigs you design.
- Documentation: Write design and SOP documents
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- CAD Proficiency: Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
- Mechanical Aptitude: A solid understanding of fundamental mechanical, and manufacturing principles (statics, methods of manufacturing, DFM, quality control, and materials science).
- Hands-on Tool Experience: Practical experience operating standard manual and power tools for assembly, fabrication, and prototyping.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain design decisions.
- CNC Experience (or willing to learn)
- Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Fluent in English
- Please note: we are unable to sponsor visas for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work/intern in the Netherlands.
- Previous engineering team experience (e.g., Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Robotics, or prior internships).
- Experience with quality control of manufactured goods
- Hands-on experience in a fast-growing climate tech startup
- Based at Science Park in Amsterdam — a hub for science and climate tech
- Free lunch, plus unlimited snacks and drinks in the office
- Paid internship