Mechanical & Systems Engineering - Internship / MSc Thesis Opportunities

DecarbonICE is looking for 2 climate-ambitious interns

Internship / MSc Thesis Opportunity: Mechanical & Systems Engineering

Help Build the Future of CO₂ Transport

About DecarbonICE

DecarbonICE is a Danish climate technology startup on a mission to transform how captured CO₂ is transported and handled. As Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) scales globally, efficient logistics will become a critical part of the value chain. We are developing innovative, container-based solutions that make CO₂ transport safe, flexible, and cost-effective by using standard shipping containers and existing logistics infrastructure.

At the same time, we are exploring new technologies that can further optimize the CO₂ value chain - from advanced cooling and solidification processes to smarter system integration and logistics. By combining engineering, innovation, and close collaboration with industry, DecarbonICE aims to become a leading technology provider for next-generation CO₂ logistics.

We’re looking for a curious engineering student to help investigate whether this technology could become an important future business area for DecarbonICE.

Your Opportunity

This position can be structured as:

• Internship

• MSc Thesis in collaboration with your university

• A combination of both

You’ll work directly with the founders and external engineering partners, taking part in real engineering decisions.

Your work will help shape the first generation of the DecarbonICE transport system.

What You’ll Work On

You will contribute to the engineering and industrialization of our container-based CO₂ transport solution by:

• Supporting the final mechanical design of the transport container

• Developing and reviewing CAD models and engineering drawings

• Selecting components and evaluating suppliers

• Supporting supply-chain development and procurement

• Preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Identifying manufacturing partners

• Improving design for manufacturability and cost

• Supporting prototype planning and testing

• Preparing technical documentation

Depending on your interests and experience, you’ll have significant freedom to shape your own project.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for master students within:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Product Development

• Mechatronics

• Maritime Engineering

• or similar disciplines

Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor or similar) is an advantage but not essential.

Curiosity, initiative and a desire to build something new are just as important.

Why Join DecarbonICE?

Unlike many internships, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Help develop a real climate technology from concept to prototype - and beyond

• Work directly with the founders

• Influence engineering decisions

• Collaborate with industrial suppliers and technology partners

• Gain insight into startup development and commercialization

• Build a project that can become the basis for your MSc thesis

• Contribute directly to reducing industrial CO₂ emissions

You’ll leave with far more than an internship - you’ll have helped create a technology that could play an important role in Europe’s decarbonization.

Practical Information

Location: Copenhagen
Duration: Flexible (typically 4–6 months)
Start: Autumn 2026 (or by agreement)

For more information, contact COO Mikkel Navarro Hansen, +45 2261 9448, mnh@decarbonice.org.