Engineering Internship
Engineering Internship at Sandbox Carbon
Summer 2025
Internship Description
Sandbox Carbon Inc. is seeking a curious self starter for an engineering internship over the summer of 2025. This internship will be up to 40 hours per week for a duration of 8 to 10 weeks in person at our headquarters in Chicago. This opportunity will pay $20 to $30 per hour, depending on experience.
During this internship you will have the opportunity to work with the engineering team at Sandbox Carbon and help develop their novel technology. You will have freedom to explore new ideas, build them, and test to see if they work. Tasks may include:
- Design components and subassemblies in CAD software
- Fabricate components for the prototype in the machine shop
- Perform simulations (e.g. static structures, fluid dynamics) to answer key engineering questions
- Plan and carry out tests to validate prototype performance
- Other engineering tasks necessary to build and operate prototype systems
Success during the summer internship may turn into future opportunities including the possibility of a full-time position upon graduation.
Internship Qualifications
Required
- A current university student studying mechanical engineering or a related field
- Able to work in person at our office for the duration of the internship
- An eagerness to learn and be adaptable at a dynamic, early stage startup
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as necessary
Preferred
- Experience with CAD - OnShape or Solidworks preferred
- Experience with static structure and/or fluid dynamics simulations - Ansys preferred
- Experience in a machine shop working hands on with plastic, metal, wood, etc.
About Sandbox Carbon
Sandbox Carbon is an early-stage climate technology company based in Chicago, IL. Sandbox is developing a proprietary system to capture and permanently remove carbon dioxide emissions from devices that burn fossil fuels. The company has secured pre-seed funding and is actively working to commercialize its technology.
To apply for this opportunity please fill out the application form here.