Senior Materials Development Engineer (80-100%)

• Materials Solutions Development: You contribute to the advancement of next-generation Direct Air Capture technology by identifying, testing, and validating multi-material solutions that ensure reliable and durable operation in harsh plant environments, enabling seamless integration into Climeworks’ system designs. 

• Materials Selection and Testing: You identify scalable technical solutions—such as coatings, metals, composites, and elastomers—define product requirements, and independently develop them from initial concept to fully validated and specified technology components. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You work closely with system engineering, design, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to gather requirements, specify material systems, prepare documentation for integration, and advise colleagues on material choices during technical reviews. 

• Prototyping and Testing: You take a hands-on approach by building prototypes with the manufacturing team, conducting test campaigns with the testing team, and inspecting hardware directly on site. 

• Partner Collaboration: You act as the technical interface for development projects involving external partners, working with procurement to manage project setup, technical communication, progress tracking, and result reporting. 

• Communication and Presentation: You clearly and concisely communicate findings and observations to peers and present your work in technical reviews to support informed decision-making. 

• Experience and Expertise: You hold a MSc in Mechanical or Materials Engineering and bring at least 5 years of experience in materials and process development and testing; industrial metallurgy experience is a plus. 

• Testing and Prototyping Knowledge: You have hands-on experience developing and executing tests on multi-material systems and building prototypes in industrial environments. 

• Software Skills: You have professional experience with CAD design tools, preferably SolidWorks. 

• Collaboration and Working Style: You are a collaborative team player who combines innovation with a structured, organized work approach. 

• Language Skills: You are fluent in English; a working knowledge of German is an advantage. 

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 Opfikon, 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.