Get to know Climeworks
Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come.
We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The captured carbon dioxide is removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently.
Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with a mission to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now spearheading the DAC industry globally. It has the world’s largest DAC facility and storage installation in operation and a team of over 450 Climeworkers determined to contribute to a net-zero future.
A true climate pioneer, Climeworks is featured as a TIME100 Influential Company 2022 and Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022, driving a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.
Will you join us?
Your mission
Job description
Your mission at Climeworks is to enable testing and validation of new technology ideas and concepts, delivering reliable results and striving for measurement excellence in our state-of-the-art testing facilities.
You plan, organize, and coordinate test activities for new hardware components, new sorbent materials, and adsorption processes including developing test specifications and ensuring reproducible tests.
You enable the collection of test data and prepare them for further usage, including ensuring the quality of test results and analyzing measurement uncertainty.
You develop and optimize new and existing testing facilities and work in close collaboration with internal and external partners to design and build new test facilities.
You coordinate internal and external work packages and suggest optimizations to current test setups and implement them after approval.
You ensure that the measurement setup fits the required accuracy and purpose, allowing thorough characterization of the system.
Your story
Requirements
You hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on process engineering or a related engineering discipline.
You possess at least 2 years of expertise in the field of testing.
You are knowledgeable in testing process design on large to full scale and have hands-on experience in agile testing and rapid prototyping.
You possess knowledge in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process engineering.
You like working in an interdisciplinary team, are flexible and adaptable, and you show excellent communication and organization skills.
You work independently, reliably, and in a structured manner, with a strong quality awareness and a willingness to learn.
You are proficient in English and German, and you are willing to travel up to 10%.
What we offer: A horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our career’s portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers
Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are. As part of our ongoing journey towards creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we encourage everyone to apply! All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can solve one of humankind’s greatest challenges. We look forward to getting to know you!
Disclaimer: The percentage in the job title means that for this vacancy, you can decide if you want to be employed on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on what works best for your needs.
We don’t accept candidate profiles from agencies for our positions.
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