Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer (80-100%)
Manufacturing process expert: You are Climeworks’ core expert in the process operation 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 material (working with manufacturing engineers and product owners):
o Understand process parameters & product impact
o Evaluate and tune parameter ranges used in equipment purchases and in startup
o Lead manufacturing process ramp-up, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
o Lead and own process FMEAs before, during, and after the startup phase
o Ensure good documentation, training, and knowledge transfer
Cross-Functional Collaboration: You collaborate closely with internal experts in R&D, characterization/quality, product design, and sorbent/process development to ensure manufacturing process parameters lead to a guaranteed high-quality sorbent module product, and you support the development of new testing methods
·External partnerships & technical leadership: You act as a key technical expert in collaborations with external partners, ensuring DAC-specific requirements for sorbent filters manufacturing are met, including by being on-site to monitor operations when needed
Team player: Where needed, you are happy to support lab-scale manufacturing in R&D, and new concept evaluation, for future-oriented DAC solutions
Educational Background: You hold a degree in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or similar
Work Experience: You bring roughly 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including significant experience with start-up phases, and successful delivery of commercial products
Field Expertise: You have experience with continuous manufacturing lines including powder handling processes (HSE regulations and ATEX requirements)
Methods: You are logic-driven, experienced 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 initiative, are results-driven without missing important details, and are hands-on throughout the full development cycle—from lab to high-level evaluations
Communication & Project Leadership: You collaborate easily 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 an advantage.
Travel & Location flexibility: During the first six months, regular on-site presence in Zurich will be required and you are open to frequent travel (up to 60%, primarily between the Munich and Zurich areas).
Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. 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 sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.
Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.