Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer / Senior Manufacturing Process Engineeress

Get to Know Climeworks

Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, uniting decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a comprehensive approach to carbon removal solutions.

We advise companies on their carbon removal strategies and provide tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. As the operator of the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, Climeworks demonstrates an unwavering commitment to high-quality carbon removal, backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.

By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net-zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.

We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global, purpose-driven team. We seek disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders ready to confront the world's greatest challenges.

Will you join us?

Your Mission

Job Description

Manufacturing Process Expert: You will be Climeworks’ core expert in the operational processes of novel manufacturing lines for sorbent filter production during development, startup, and operation.

Own all aspects of manufacturing process engineering to produce new sorbent filter materials, collaborating with manufacturing engineers and product owners:

• Understand process parameters and their impact on the product
• Evaluate and fine-tune parameter ranges used in equipment purchases and during startup
• Lead manufacturing process ramp-up, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Conduct process FMEAs before, during, and after the startup phase
• Ensure thorough documentation, training, and knowledge transfer

Cross-Functional Collaboration

You will collaborate closely with internal experts in R&D, characterization/quality, product design, and sorbent/process development to ensure that manufacturing process parameters lead to a guaranteed high-quality sorbent module product, and you will support the development of new testing methods.

External Partnerships & Technical Leadership

You will act as a key technical expert in collaborations with external partners, ensuring DAC-specific requirements for sorbent filter manufacturing are met, including on-site monitoring of operations when necessary.

Team Player

When needed, you will support lab-scale manufacturing in R&D and evaluate new concepts for future-oriented DAC solutions.

Your Story

Requirements

• Educational Background: You hold a degree in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• Work Experience: You have approximately 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including significant experience with startup phases and successfully delivering commercial products.
• Field Expertise: You possess experience with continuous manufacturing lines, including powder handling processes (HSE regulations and ATEX requirements).
• Methods: You are logical and have experience with both process modeling approaches (heat and mass transfer, etc.) as well as structured risk-identification and problem-solving tools (e.g., process FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Working Style & Ownership: You take the initiative, are results-driven while paying attention to important details, and are hands-on throughout the full development cycle—from lab evaluations to high-level assessments.
• Communication & Project Leadership: You collaborate effectively across teams, communicate clearly, and enjoy leading both in-house and external projects.
• Language Skills: You are fluent in English and have at least B1 level proficiency in German. Knowledge of French is a plus.
• Travel & Location Flexibility: You will need to be regularly on-site in Zurich for the initial six months and are open to frequent travel (up to 60%, primarily between Zurich and Munich).

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Our Commitment

At Climeworks, we value you for who you are and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels appreciated. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply—regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this resonates with you, don’t hesitate to apply. We would love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every single criterion. Together, let’s tackle one of humanity’s greatest challenges.

Salary

At Climeworks, salary ranges are determined based on job seniority and the location-specific market median of similar jobs as per external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation varies based on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.