Development Engineer / Development Engineeress

Get to Know Climeworks

Climeworks is a leading provider of high-quality carbon removal solutions, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach. We advise companies on their carbon removal strategies and create tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered solutions to support net-zero goals. With the world's first two DAC plants operational in Iceland, we are committed to delivering effective carbon removal backed by over 15 years of pioneering research and development.

By advancing the most reliable solutions on the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, generating economic value for businesses, governments, and society. We foster a dynamic environment and are building a globally purpose-driven team. We seek disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders ready to face one of the world’s greatest challenges.

Will you join us?

Your Mission

Job Description

• Collector Concepts Development: Contribute to the design and development of new CO₂ collector system architectures, translating sorbent and process requirements into practical, manufacturable equipment. Support the creation of innovative concepts and assist in their engineering design.
• Prototyping & Testing: Engage hands-on 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 into collector systems. Support the scale-up of technologies from lab to pilot and industrial scales.
• Engineering & Industrialisation Support: Assist in the transition from concept to manufacturable product, contributing to detailed designs, design-for-manufacture, and compliance. Collaborate with the Industrialisation team for robust technology implementation.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Document designs, test results, and learnings to facilitate knowledge sharing and accelerate development cycles. Actively contribute to the enhancement of engineering processes and 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 equipment development experience, 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 quickly to enhance designs.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) and a solid understanding of mechanical design, prototyping, and testing. Familiarity with sorbents, adsorption/desorption processes, or thermal separation technologies is advantageous.
• Teamwork & Communication: Ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across functions. A proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit are essential.

What We Offer

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
• Flexibility: Work in a manner that suits you best; we offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
• Ownership: Receive fair base pay paired with an equity package – your contributions matter.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave for all team members.
• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
• Referral Rewards: Assist us in expanding our team and earn bonuses for successful referrals.

Formalities

This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we require you to work onsite at least three days per week. The percentage in the job title indicates flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on your preference.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.