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 comprehensive approach to carbon removal. We advise companies on their carbon removal strategies and offer tailored portfolios of both nature-based and engineered solutions, providing end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. Our commitment to high-quality carbon removal is showcased through the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, supported by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.
By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the transition to net zero, creating economic value for businesses, governments, and society.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a globally purpose-driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders ready to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. Will you join us?
Your Mission
Job Description
- Technical Direction: Define and maintain the technical direction for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) across all Climeworks projects to ensure plant designs are fit for purpose.
- Standards & Compliance: Develop, update, and enforce EIC engineering standards, specifications, and guidelines to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
- Design Oversight: Provide technical oversight and approval of EIC design deliverables, including power distribution, control system architecture, and instrumentation design.
- System Reliability & Innovation: Lead initiatives to improve the reliability and performance of EIC systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive measures. Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies such as smart instrumentation, advanced control systems, and energy efficiency solutions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary EIC interface with process, mechanical, and project management teams to ensure integrated designs. Identify and mitigate EIC risks during design and operation phases and support project teams with scope, cost, and schedule estimates.
- Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Supervise and coach junior team members, provide guidance on technical challenges, and drive lessons-learned sessions to maintain a strong knowledge base and promote continuous improvement.
Your Story
Requirements
- Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Preferred Background: Experience in gas processing, mining, minerals processing, water treatment, or equivalent heavy industries is ideal.
- Technical Skills: Expertise in low and medium voltage electrical systems, industrial instrumentation, and control systems.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders, including third-party vendors in IP-sensitive collaborations.
- Working Style: Highly organized, capable of planning and prioritizing work for yourself and others, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
- Language Skills and Travel: Fluent in English and open to occasional travel.
What We Offer
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days each year, plus public holidays.
- Flexibility: Work in a way that suits you best with a hybrid setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
- Ownership: Competitive base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.
- Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
- Continuous Learning: A dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
- Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.
- Salary: Salary ranges are assigned based on the job level and the specific market median of similar jobs. Individual compensation depends on skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.
Formalities
This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we require that you work onsite at least three days per week.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.