Get to Know Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading provider of high-quality carbon removal solutions, blending decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal. We advise companies on their strategies and provide tailored portfolios of both nature-based and engineered solutions, delivering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. Climeworks operates the world’s first two DAC plants in Iceland, underscoring our commitment to high-quality carbon removal, supported by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and implementation.
By advancing the most reliable solutions on the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society. We cultivate a dynamic environment and are building a globally purpose-driven team. We are seeking disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.
Your Mission
Job Description
- Data Analysis and Reliability Modelling: Ensure the development of reliable DAC products by defining test campaigns, analyzing data across multiple facilities, and establishing new standards in data analysis to support validation and testing efforts.
- Methodology Development and Training: Establish new data analysis methodologies and train colleagues to apply these techniques effectively in ongoing and future test campaigns.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate closely with validation and testing engineers to understand their campaigns, support experimental design, and advise on optimal data collection strategies.
- Testing Campaign Management: Manage testing campaigns end-to-end, including test design, planning, progress tracking, reporting, and communicating results to ensure high-quality, actionable outcomes.
- Communication and Presentation: Clearly communicate technical results and findings to peers and present analyses during technical reviews.
Your Story
Requirements
- Experience and Expertise: A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in a testing environment; a combination of proactive engineering skills alongside a strong computational and statistical background.
- Data Analysis and Reliability Modelling Knowledge: Hands-on experience in mechanical lifetime and fatigue testing, airflow and pressure drop testing, and environmental survivability testing; skilled in building statistical models (e.g., Weibull) for predicting component failure modes and lifetimes.
- Testing Campaign Management Experience: Proven ability to lead test campaigns from goal definition and protocol creation to final reporting and results communication.
- Software Skills: Proficient in data analysis and visualization using platforms such as Python, Seeq, and Grafana, with a commitment to developing traceable and well-documented analysis tools.
- Collaboration and Working Style: A collaborative team player who combines innovation with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Language Skills: Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus.
What We Offer
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days each year, in addition to public holidays.
- Flexibility: Work in a way that suits you best, with a hybrid setup and the option for up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
- Ownership: Competitive base salary complemented by an equity package—your contributions matter.
- Family Support: Inclusive parental leave policies.
- Continuous Learning: A dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
- Referral Rewards: Help us expand our team and earn bonuses for successful referrals.
Formalities
This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we request that you work onsite at least three days per week. The percentage in the job title indicates flexibility—choose between full-time or part-time depending on what works for you.
We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.