Test Engineer (80-100%)

• Technology Testing & Validation: You 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 to ensure their reliable performance in support of Climeworks' vision of a sustainable future.

• Measurement Development & Analysis: You develop new measurement techniques tailored to DAC testing needs, propose solutions aligned with test facility timelines, and evaluate requirements for DAC process model validations, defining methods to support these efforts.

• Test Setup & Conceptualization: You design simple test setups to propose and verify concepts, develop analytical methods to support physical testing, and analyze gaps and stakeholder needs regarding performance requirements for test facilities.

• Technical Solutions & Subsystems: You propose new technical solutions that meet requirements and constraints, lead the conceptualization of new subsystems for DAC test facilities, and manage and maintain documentation related to test facility measurement systems.

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

• Education & Experience: You hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar engineering or science discipline and have 5 years of experience in testing, measurement technology, experimental process characterization, and hands-on experience with test benches, prototype scales, and process plants.

• Technical Expertise & Problem-Solving: You understand multidisciplinary engineering and scientific challenges, with knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and the ability to work with incomplete or unknown information.

• Teamwork & Coordination: You work well in a team, coordinate work packages effectively, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when solving complex problems.

• Communication & Organizational Skills: You have strong communication and organizational skills, thriving in interdisciplinary teams, and are able to manage documentation and present findings clearly.

• Independent Work Style & Quality: You work independently, reliably, and in a structured manner with a strong sense of quality, a willingness to learn, and the ability to develop standard operating procedures.

• Language Skills & Travel: You are proficient in both English and German and are willing to travel occasionally.

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. 

What we offer: 

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays. 

• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country. 

• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter. 

• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave. 

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth. 

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals. 

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. 

Formalities:  

• This position is based in Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week. 

• The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you. 

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.  #LI-Hybrid