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Test Engineer (80-100%)

Zurich (Seebach), Switzerland
Ready to join a team of visionaries who is dedicated to solving one of humankind’s greatest challenges?

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 fast testing and validation of new technology ideas and concepts, delivering reliable results while striving for measurement excellence. You are committed to maintaining and developing cutting-edge testing facilities, ensuring their reliable performance to support Climeworks' vision of a sustainable future. 

  • You develop new measurement techniques tailored to the specific needs of DAC testing. 

  • You propose solutions that align with the timeline and constraints of test facilities. 

  • You evaluate requirements for the latest DAC process model validations and define methods to support these. 

  • You deliver and maintain methods and tools for accuracy analysis of DAC test facilities. 

  • You propose and verify concepts by designing simple test setups. 

  • You develop analytical methods to support physical testing. 

  • You analyze gaps and stakeholder needs regarding performance requirements for various test facilities. 

  • You propose new technical solutions that meet requirements and constraints. 

  • You lead the conceptualization of new subsystems for DAC test facilities. 

  • You manage and maintain documentation related to test facility measurement systems. 

  • You develop standard operating procedures to address the calibration needs of DAC process measurement performance. 

Your story

Requirements
  • You hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a similar engineering or science discipline. 

  • You have 5 years of experience in the field of testing or in measurement technology and experimental process characterization. 

  • You have experience experimenting and testing on test benches and prototype scales. 

  • You have hands-on experience with process plants. 

  • You understand multidisciplinary engineering and scientific challenges. 

  • You have knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. 

  • You work well in a team and can coordinate work packages effectively. 

  • You can work with unknown or incomplete information, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability. 

  • You have strong communication and organizational skills and thrive in interdisciplinary teams.  

  • You work independently, reliably, and in a structured manner, with a strong sense of quality and a willingness to learn. 

  • You are proficient in English and German. 

  • You are willing to travel occasionally.  

 

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. 

 

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