Get to Know Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading provider of high-quality carbon removal solutions, merging decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to tackling climate change. We assist companies in developing effective carbon removal strategies, offering tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches to help achieve net-zero goals.
As the operator of the world’s first two DAC plants in Iceland, Climeworks stands at the forefront of reliable carbon removal, underpinned by over 15 years of groundbreaking research and development. By advancing innovative solutions, we accelerate the global transition to net zero, creating significant economic value for businesses, governments, and society.
We foster a dynamic environment and are actively building a globally driven team. We seek disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders ready to confront one of the world’s greatest challenges. Will you join us?
Your Mission
Job Description
- Collector Concepts Development: Contribute to designing and developing new CO₂ collector system architectures, translating sorbent and process requirements into manufacturable equipment. Support the creation of innovative concepts and aid in their realization through engineering design.
- Prototyping & Testing: Assume a hands-on role in prototyping and testing collector concepts and subsystems. Design and execute experiments to validate performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize designs for reliability and scalability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with sorbent scientists, process engineers, and mechanical designers to ensure seamless integration of materials and processes. Support the scale-up of technologies from lab to pilot and industrial scale.
- Engineering & Industrialization Support: Assist in transitioning concepts to manufacturable products, contributing to detailed design, design-for-manufacture, and compliance. Collaborate with the Industrialization team to ensure robust new technology implementation.
- Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Document designs, test results, and learnings to facilitate knowledge sharing and accelerate development processes. Actively contribute to improving engineering practices.
Your Story
Requirements
- Education & Experience: A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field, combined with 2–5 years of experience in equipment development, ideally involving thermal systems, vacuum, or steam processes.
- Hands-On Innovation: Experience in building and testing lab-scale or pilot-scale hardware, with a passion for solving engineering challenges and iterating designs rapidly.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) with a solid understanding of mechanical design, prototyping, and testing. Familiarity with sorbents or thermal separation technologies is a plus.
- Teamwork & Communication: Ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams with effective communication across functions. A proactive mindset and collaborative spirit are essential.
What We Offer:
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days annually, plus public holidays.
- Flexibility: Work in a hybrid setup with up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
- Ownership: Competitive base pay coupled with an equity package, reflecting the importance of your contributions.
- Family Support: Comprehensive parental leave.
- Continuous Learning: A dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
- Referral Rewards: Contribute to team growth and earn bonuses for successful referrals.
Salary is determined based on job seniority and the local market median, as assessed by external benchmarks. Individual compensation will also reflect your skills, experience, and the value you add to the team.
Formalities
This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we require you to work onsite at least three days a week. The percentage indicated in the job title signifies flexibility; you may choose full-time or part-time based on your needs.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.