Get to know Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions.
Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.
By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.
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
Model Validation & Performance Analysis: You support model validation and performance scale‑up activities by analyzing field and test data, comparing results against models, and feeding insights back to R&D.
KPI Definition & Data Quality Management: You define relevant KPIs for model validation and performance assessment, ensure data quality of critical input parameters, and contribute to consistent reporting standards.
Sorbent & Technology Evaluation: You assess the performance of new sorbent materials under process‑relevant conditions and support fundamentals workstreams related to emerging DAC technologies.
Process Optimization & Sensitivity Studies: You conduct sensitivity analyses using internal optimization tools and support both test campaigns using Climeworks testing infrastructure and data analysis from operational plants.
Your story
Requirements
Technical Background: You are pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
Skills & Toolset: You bring experience in MATLAB; additional programming skills such as Python are a plus.
Working Style: You work reliably and independently, stay structured under pressure, and thrive in dynamic team environments.
Communication: You are fluent in English, German skills are a plus.
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:
At Climeworks, our six-month internships offer a hybrid work setup, giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least three days per week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:
During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month
After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month
Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.
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