Mechanical Engineering Intern

Octavia Carbon is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Nairobi, Kenya. The role involves designing reactor shells, integrating systems, ensuring safety compliance, and developing maintenance SOPs. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering, proficiency in CAD, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive growth opportunities and encourages diverse applicants. This is a full-time, on-site position.
Octavia Carbon is the global south’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) company. We design, build, and deploy our DAC technology in Kenya. We are looking for a dynamic engineer to join our Product team. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong mastery of basic principles in structural analysis & design, and proficiency in CAD design, with a strong background in kinematics. For your application to be considered, your resume should accompany the assignment below.

Key responsibilities:
• Design of reactor shell as per internationally recognized standards for pressure vessels (ASME)
• Systems integrator for other subsystems, such as electrical and heating systems.
• Design the reactor for ease of maintenance and safety, in compliance with OSH regulations.
• Procure and conduct well-documented quality control checks on all purchased items to ascertain design conformance.
• Develop assembly, testing, and maintenance SOPs for all designed and procured items.
• Any other structural engineering work that further interests the company.

Required Skills:
• Degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of kinematic and structural design principles.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

As part of your application process, please complete the assessment below and attach your solution by Monday, 6th April 2026, 5 pm EAT.

Assignment: MDE Interview Challenge.pdf (Available on the external application site)

Octavia Carbon offers competitive growth opportunities, a competitive salary, a route to owning company equity, and a high degree of professional freedom & responsibility, coupled with intense working environment to enable a steep learning curve.

Octavia Carbon is an equal opportunity employer and especially encourages applications from women, and individuals from diverse socioeconomic, religious and regional backgrounds.