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Heirloom
Mechanical Engineer Internship
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2 months ago
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Important information
Contract type:
Internship
Location:
Brisbane QLD, Australia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
14 August 2026
What they need
- We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join Heirloom’s Mechanical Team for the upcoming Fall/Winter for a 10-12 week internship
- In this role, you will support the design, build, and deployment of next-generation carbon removal systems
- Depending on your strengths and team priorities, you may:
- Support mechanical design of subsystems and components (structures, mechanisms, machine design)
- Develop CAD models and 2D drawings for fabrication
- Assist with prototyping, assembly, and field testing of hardware
- Conduct engineering analyses (tolerance stacks, FEA, etc.)
- Support root cause investigations and design improvements on equipment
- Help document designs, test results, and lessons learned
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process, electrical, controls, and operations teams
- You’ll leave the internship having directly contributed to hardware that captures CO₂ from the atmosphere
- Internship Duration: 10-12 weeks (6 month co-ops also will be considered)- This is an opportunity for someone who wants hands-on ownership, exposure to industrial-scale hardware, and experience working in a fast-paced climate tech startup
- Hands-on experience building things (lab work, shop experience, project teams, internships, personal projects)
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics)
- 3D CAD experience
- Team player with excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter, critical thinker, and problem-solving skills
- Engineering testing methodology; ability to design experiments and collect data
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) or have recently graduated
- Familiarity with kinematic systems (e.g. gears, belts, leadscrews, linkages, etc.)
- Experience on robotics, solar car, formula SAE, or similar engineering teams
- Familiarity with formal engineering documentation (ANSI mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams)
- Mechatronics systems experience (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi or similar with motion components)
- Hands-on fabrication experience: e.g. woodworking, machining, welding, etc
- You don’t have to have every listed requirement and skill to be a great fit. If you are passionate about this opportunity and think you have the skills to succeed, please apply!- Start date: Anytime between September 2026 and January 2027
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