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Senior Development Engineer(m/w/x)
Inventing new CO₂ collector system architectures for carbon capture technology. 5+ years equipment development experience required. 25 vacation days, hybrid work, up to 4 weeks remote annually.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering
- Advanced degree preferred
- At least 5 years of experience in equipment development
- Experience with steam, vacuum, and thermal management systems
- Strong expertise in industrial equipment design
- Strong expertise in prototyping
- Strong expertise in testing
- Hands-on experience building lab-scale hardware
- Hands-on experience validating lab-scale hardware
- Hands-on experience building pilot-scale hardware
- Hands-on experience validating pilot-scale hardware
- Proven track record of innovation
- Proven track record of rapid prototyping
- Ability to creatively solve engineering challenges
- In-depth knowledge of detail design
- In-depth knowledge of design-for-manufacture
- In-depth knowledge of industrialization
- In-depth knowledge of scaling hardware concepts
- Proficiency in CAD software
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Familiarity with process industry
- Familiarity with sorbents
- Familiarity with adsorption/desorption processes
- Familiarity with thermal separation technologies
- Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams
- Bridging material science, process engineering, mechanical design, and industrialization
- Strong communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Fail-fast, learn-fast approach
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
Tasks
- Invent new CO₂ collector system architectures
- Design and develop practical, manufacturable equipment
- Prototype and test concepts and sub-systems
- Design experiments to validate concepts
- Troubleshoot and optimize designs
- Collaborate with sorbent and process experts
- Align material and process properties with mechanical implementation
- Develop deep understanding of sorbent and process performance
- Invent new implementation methods for collectors
- Contribute to scale-up from lab to pilot to industrial scale
- Balance performance, reliability, and CAPEX
- Collaborate with the Industrialization team on detailed engineering
- Ensure manufacturing compliance and scaling
- Create strong feedback loops for innovation
- Document designs, insights, and lessons learned
- Keep stakeholders aligned and informed
- Monitor industry state of the art
- Generate new intellectual property
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SolidWorks
- CAD software
Benefits
Other Benefits
- Public holidays
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work setup
Workation & Sabbatical
- Up to 4 weeks remote work annually (EU)
Competitive Pay
- Equity package
Generous Parental Leave
- Inclusive parental leave
Additional Allowances
- Professional development budget
Bonuses & Incentives
- Referral bonuses
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Senior Development Engineer(m/w/x)
Inventing new CO₂ collector system architectures for carbon capture technology. 5+ years equipment development experience required. 25 vacation days, hybrid work, up to 4 weeks remote annually.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering
- Advanced degree preferred
- At least 5 years of experience in equipment development
- Experience with steam, vacuum, and thermal management systems
- Strong expertise in industrial equipment design
- Strong expertise in prototyping
- Strong expertise in testing
- Hands-on experience building lab-scale hardware
- Hands-on experience validating lab-scale hardware
- Hands-on experience building pilot-scale hardware
- Hands-on experience validating pilot-scale hardware
- Proven track record of innovation
- Proven track record of rapid prototyping
- Ability to creatively solve engineering challenges
- In-depth knowledge of detail design
- In-depth knowledge of design-for-manufacture
- In-depth knowledge of industrialization
- In-depth knowledge of scaling hardware concepts
- Proficiency in CAD software
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Familiarity with process industry
- Familiarity with sorbents
- Familiarity with adsorption/desorption processes
- Familiarity with thermal separation technologies
- Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams
- Bridging material science, process engineering, mechanical design, and industrialization
- Strong communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Fail-fast, learn-fast approach
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
Tasks
- Invent new CO₂ collector system architectures
- Design and develop practical, manufacturable equipment
- Prototype and test concepts and sub-systems
- Design experiments to validate concepts
- Troubleshoot and optimize designs
- Collaborate with sorbent and process experts
- Align material and process properties with mechanical implementation
- Develop deep understanding of sorbent and process performance
- Invent new implementation methods for collectors
- Contribute to scale-up from lab to pilot to industrial scale
- Balance performance, reliability, and CAPEX
- Collaborate with the Industrialization team on detailed engineering
- Ensure manufacturing compliance and scaling
- Create strong feedback loops for innovation
- Document designs, insights, and lessons learned
- Keep stakeholders aligned and informed
- Monitor industry state of the art
- Generate new intellectual property
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SolidWorks
- CAD software
Benefits
Other Benefits
- Public holidays
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work setup
Workation & Sabbatical
- Up to 4 weeks remote work annually (EU)
Competitive Pay
- Equity package
Generous Parental Leave
- Inclusive parental leave
Additional Allowances
- Professional development budget
Bonuses & Incentives
- Referral bonuses
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About the Company
Climeworks
Industry
Engineering
Description
The company focuses on delivering advanced filter materials that capture CO₂ directly from ambient air.
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